En Suite - Audrey Abela - Audio CD (Arrives in 50 days)

Audrey Abela is a truly exceptional pianist who specialises in the repertoire of her native France. 'En Suite' is Audrey Abela's beautifully poised, nuanced tribute to the French suite, from its origins in the Baroque masterpieces of Couperin and Rameau, to the sensitive 20th-century tributes of Debussy and Ravel.
We hear three characterful pieces from Couperin's Ordres, as well as Rameau's rhythmical 'Les Sauvages' and his Italianate, satirical 'Les Niais de Sologne'. Debussy's 'Suite Bergamasque' is irresistibly beautiful, especially the famous 'Clair de lune', and Ravel's quietly moving 'Tombeau de Couperin' paid tribute not only to Couperin, but to his fallen friends killed in the First World War. The rich 'Toccata' was composed by Ravel in memory of Captain Joseph de Marliave, musicologist and late husband of Marguerite Long, who gave the first performances of 'Le Tombeau de Couperin' in 1919, bringing the inspiration behind this album full circle.

Tracklist

1. Couperin - Le Tic-Toc-Choc, Ou Les Maillotins: 18e Ordre, En
2. Couperin - Les Barricades Mysterieuses: 6e Ordre, En Si Bimo
3. Couperin - Le Dodo, Ou L'amour Au Berceau: 15e Ordre, En La
4. Rameau - Le Rappel Des Oiseaux: Deuxieme Livre De Pieces De
5. Rameau - Les Sauvages, Troisieme Recueil: Nouvelles Suites D
6. Rameau - Le Niais De Sologne: Deuxieme Livre De Pieces De Cl
7. Debussy - Suite Bergamasque. I. Prelude
8. Debussy - Suite Bergamasque. Ii. Menuet
9. Debussy - Suite Bergamasque. Iii. Clair De Lune
10. Debussy - Suite Bergamasque. Iv. Passepied
11. Ravel - Le Tombeau De Couperin. 1. Prelude. Vif (E Minor)
12. Ravel - Le Tombeau De Couperin. 2. Fugue. Allegro Moderato (
13. Ravel - Le Tombeau De Couperin. 3. Forlane. Allegretto (E Mi
14. Ravel - Le Tombeau De Couperin. 4. Rigaudon. Assez Vif (C Ma
15. Ravel - Le Tombeau De Couperin. 5. Menuet. Allegro Moderato
16. Ravel - Le Tombeau De Couperin. 6. Toccata. Vif (E Minor)

Label: Odradek | Origin: Holland