Ernest Chausson's "Chausson : Un portrait" is a captivating journey through the world of chamber music, released on January 1, 2010, under the Arion label. This album offers a profound exploration of Chausson's musical genius, featuring a selection of his most evocative works. The tracklist includes the hauntingly beautiful "Quatuor à cordes en ut mineur inachevé, Op.35" with its three distinct movements, the serene "Pièce en ut majeur, Op. 39," and the dynamic "Quatuor en la majeur pour piano, violon, alto, violoncelle, Op.30" with its four contrasting movements. Spanning a total duration of 1 hour and 18 minutes, this album showcases Chausson's ability to blend emotional depth with technical brilliance. The pieces on this album are known for their expressive range, from the intense and dramatic to the delicate and introspective. Chausson's work has been celebrated for its emotional resonance and technical mastery, and this album is no exception. It's a testament to his enduring influence in the classical music world, offering both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
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Tracks
Quatuor à cordes en ut mineur inachevé, Op.35: GraveErnest Chausson, Quatuor Ethenaeum Enesco, Constantin Bogdanas, Florin Szigeti, Dan Iarca, Dorel Fodoreanu
Quatuor à cordes en ut mineur inachevé, Op.35: Très calmeErnest Chausson, Quatuor Ethenaeum Enesco, Constantin Bogdanas, Florin Szigeti, Dan Iarca, Dorel Fodoreanu
Quatuor à cordes en ut mineur inachevé, Op.35: Gaiement et pas trop viteErnest Chausson, Quatuor Ethenaeum Enesco, Constantin Bogdanas, Florin Szigeti, Dan Iarca, Dorel Fodoreanu
Pièce en ut majeur, Op. 39Ernest Chausson, Laurent Verney, Claire-Marie Le Gay
Quatuor en la majeur pour piano, violon, alto, violoncelle, Op.30: Premier mouvement animéErnest Chausson, Quatuor Elyséen, Danièle Bellik, Anne-Claude Villars, Simone Feyrabend, Claire Giardelli
Quatuor en la majeur pour piano, violon, alto, violoncelle, Op.30: Deuxième mouvement très calmeErnest Chausson, Quatuor Elyséen, Danièle Bellik, Anne-Claude Villars, Simone Feyrabend, Claire Giardelli
Quatuor en la majeur pour piano, violon, alto, violoncelle, Op.30: Troisième mouvement simple et sans hâteErnest Chausson, Quatuor Elyséen, Danièle Bellik, Anne-Claude Villars, Simone Feyrabend, Claire Giardelli
Quatuor en la majeur pour piano, violon, alto, violoncelle, Op.30: Quatrième mouvement animéErnest Chausson, Quatuor Elyséen, Danièle Bellik, Anne-Claude Villars, Simone Feyrabend, Claire Giardelli