This page lists all recordings of Suite française (d'après Claude Gervaise), FP80, by Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) on CD. Generally, more recent CDs are listed first, but with priority given to items that are in stock. |
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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Debussy & Poulenc - Cello Sonatas
Jean-Guihen Queyras (cello) & Alexandre Tharaud (piano) Debussy and Poulenc made a lasting impact on the musical identity of their country through both their references to the past and their innovations.This programme illustrates their vision of a certain esprit français: moving constantly between irony and emotion, extremely refined, yet at the same time offering an amplified echo of 'light' music - in short, the 'exquisite bad music' the creator of Les Mamelles de Tirésias prided himself on writing. Jean-Guihen Queyras and Alexandre Tharaud, upcoming interpreters of the young generation in France, have already made several recordings together and frequently programme these works in concert.Their recording of Schubert's Arpeggione Sonata was a Gramophone Editor's Choice. "I got to know the Poulenc sonata, thanks to Alexandre, who I believe (although I haven't yet managed to make him admit it) must have learnt to play this music before he started walking; it just seems to flow from his fingers as if it were second nature." J-G Queyras Long a soloist with the Ensemble Intercontemporain, Jean-Guihen Queyras was profoundly influenced by working with Pierre Boulez. His discography, distinguished by a musical eclecticism, includes works by Haydn (on period instruments) as well as Dvorák and 20th-century composers. He has premiered concertos by Ivan Fedele, Gilbert Amy, Bruno Mantovani and Philippe Schoeller (Wind's Eyes), some of which will be recorded for harmonia mundi in late 2008. Alexandre Tharaud devotes a large part of his activity to chamber music. His recording of Schubert's Arpeggione Sonata with Jean-Guihen received unanimous critical acclaim. An enthusiastic advocate of contemporary music, he premiered Thierry Pécou's cycle Outre-Mémoire, as well as his concerto L'Oiseau innumérable (HMC901974, July 2008). His recital programmes 'Hommages' intersperse harpsichord pieces by Rameau and Couperin played on the piano with tributes by living composers. | 
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Raphael Wallfisch (cello), John York (piano) York2 Piano Duo | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Philippe Lefebvre (organ), Elisabeth Chojnacka (harpsichord) Lille National Orchestra, Jean-Claude Casadesus "Here is a worthy celebration of Poulenc's Centenery, a delightful feature of last years music-making.
There is buoyant reading of the popular Organ Concerto in G minor which is played on the Great Organ of Notre-Dame in Paris. Here, registrations are spicy and rhythms springy.
The Concert Champetre finds Poulenc in his cheeky vein, poking fun at the pastoral tradition. Good harpsichord playing here, and excellent orchestral work and conducting both in this piece and the Suite Francaise. Deft, witty music, excellently presented."
- Musical Opinion (Geoffrey Crankshaw), January 2000 | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Massimiliano Damerini, Marco Lazzara, Mario Nuvoli, Nicolas Rivenq New Music Studium, Antonio Plotino | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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André Isoir (organ) Orchestre de Picardie, Edmon Colomer recorded 1999 in the cathedral Laon on the occasion of Poulenc's centenary "Played by André Isoir and the Orchestre National de Picardie the Organ Concerto becomes lofty and tragic, as it should be. Conductor Edmon Colomer brings out the lyricism and rhythmic quality of the Sinfonietta and the Suite Française, and thus performed they show Poulenc at his purest and best." IRR | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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Empire Brass, Michael Murray "The music is so wonderful and Empire's performance is so good that you might forget that this arrangement eliminates the woodwind colors." -- American Record Guide | | | Unfortunately, as of December 3rd 2008 the UK distributor for this label is in administration. Although an agreement has already been signed with a new distributor, we expect some delay before stock is available again. You may order this item now but please be aware that it may be early 2009 before we are able to despatch it. |
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Gabriel Tacchino, Jaques Fevrier | | | Usually despatched in 3 - 4 working days. |
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Louis Frémaux, Pierre Bernac, Francis Poulenc and Georges Prètre Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatiore | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 6 working days. |
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