Poulenc: The Complete Chamber Music

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2 CD | November 1999 | Hyperion

CD 1

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GRAMOPHONE EDITOR'S CHOICE

BBC CD REVIEW 'DISC OF THE MONTH'

'Thirteen pieces lovingly brought to life by the Nash Ensemble. For once, the word 'jewel-box' for the CD container sounds about right.' (BBC CD Review)

'Entrancing. It's hard to select the choicest treasures from this jewel box of Poulenc's most witty and vivacious, hauntingly melodic and touchingly heartfelt music, especially when it is played with such effervescence and devotion as here. The two masterpieces are the Sextet for Piano and Winds (1932) and the delectable "Mozartian" Trio for Piano, Oboe and Bassoon, played with dashing elan and soulful lyricism by the pianist Ian Brown and the Nash's brilliant wind principals. Richard Watkins's long-breathed account of the moving Elégie in memoriam Dennis Brain (1957) and Paul Watkins's noble-toned playing of the Cello Sonata (1940/48) are exceptional. But there is rapture, elation, zany high spirits in all of this music, dazzlingly played by the Nash Ensemble. Buy, buy, buy!' (The Sunday Times)

'A set which will surely and deservedly be popular.' (BBC Music Magazine)

'Thoroughly excellent' (The Observer)

'Those who treasure performances of this music should hear this recording to discover the insights which the very best of today's musicians bring to these scores' (Classic Express)

'An altogether first-class collection of Poulenc's very individual chamber music output played with real sensitivity ... .outstanding performances. The whole issue wins my enthusiastic recommendation: it bids fair to become the undisputed yardstick for the future.' (Gramophone)

'It would be hard to imagine more consistently on-target presentations of Poulenc’s chamber music or more appropriate sound reproduction. Highly recommended' (Fanfare, USA)

tracklist:

CD1

Sextet for piano, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and horn

Sonata for violin and piano

Sonata for two clarinets

Sonata for horn, trumpet and trombone

Sonata for cello and piano

CD2

Sonata for clarinet and piano

Sarabande for solo guitar

Villanelle for piccolo 'pipe' and piano

Sonata for oboe and piano

Élégie for horn and piano 'in memory of Dennis Brain'

Trio for piano, oboe and bassoon

Sonata for clarinet and bassoon

Sonata for flute and piano

The Nash Ensemble

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