Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of French chamber music with Pascal Rogé's captivating album, "Musique de Chambre Française." Released in 1991 under the prestigious Decca Music Group Ltd. label, this classical masterpiece spans a diverse range of compositions, each performed with Rogé's signature elegance and virtuosity.
The album opens with the lively and intricate "Caprice sur des airs danois et russes, Op. 79," followed by the graceful "Sarabande et Menuet, Op. 72," showcasing Rogé's ability to navigate complex rhythms and melodies with ease. The whimsical "Divertissement, Op. 6" and the balletic "Le Jardin du Paradis" offer a delightful contrast, highlighting the playful and imaginative side of French classical music.
Rogé's rendition of "Élégie for Horn & Piano 'In Memory of Dennis Brain'" is a poignant tribute, rendered with deep sensitivity and emotional resonance. The album concludes with the dynamic and expressive "Sonate pour flûte, hautbois, clarinette et piano, Op. 47," a four-movement work that demonstrates Rogé's mastery of both technical precision and emotional depth.
With a total duration of one hour and six minutes, this album is a comprehensive journey through the rich tapestry of French chamber music, performed by one of the most celebrated pianists of our time. Pascal Rogé's "Musique de Chambre Française" is a testament to his artistry and a treasure trove of musical delights for classical enthusiasts.
Caprice sur des airs danois et russes, Op. 79Camille Saint-Saëns, Catherine Cantin, Maurice Bourgue, Michel Portal, Pascal Rogé
Sarabande et Menuet, Op. 72: 1. SarabandeVincent d'Indy, Catherine Cantin, Maurice Bourgue, Michel Portal, Amaury Wallez, André Cazalet, Pascal Rogé
Sarabande et Menuet, Op. 72: 2. MenuetVincent d'Indy, Catherine Cantin, Maurice Bourgue, Michel Portal, Amaury Wallez, André Cazalet, Pascal Rogé
Divertissement, Op. 6Albert Roussel, Catherine Cantin, Maurice Bourgue, Michel Portal, Amaury Wallez, André Cazalet, Pascal Rogé
Le Jardin du Paradis - ballet: Danse de la sorcièreAlexandre Tansman, Catherine Cantin, Maurice Bourgue, Michel Portal, Amaury Wallez, André Cazalet, Pascal Rogé
L'heure du berger: I. Les vieux beauxJean Françaix, Catherine Cantin, Maurice Bourgue, Michel Portal, André Cazalet, Pascal Rogé
L'heure du berger: II. Pin-up GirlsJean Françaix, Catherine Cantin, Maurice Bourgue, Michel Portal, André Cazalet, Pascal Rogé
L'heure du berger: III. Les petits nerveuxJean Françaix, Catherine Cantin, Maurice Bourgue, Michel Portal, André Cazalet, Pascal Rogé
Élégie for Horn & Piano "In Memory of Dennis Brain", FP 168Francis Poulenc, André Cazalet, Pascal Rogé
Sonate pour flûte, hautbois, clarinette et piano, Op. 47: 1. TranquilleDarius Milhaud, Catherine Cantin, Maurice Bourgue, Michel Portal, Pascal Rogé
Sonate pour flûte, hautbois, clarinette et piano, Op. 47: 2. JoyeuxDarius Milhaud, Catherine Cantin, Maurice Bourgue, Michel Portal, Pascal Rogé
Sonate pour flûte, hautbois, clarinette et piano, Op. 47: 3. EmportéDarius Milhaud, Catherine Cantin, Maurice Bourgue, Michel Portal, Pascal Rogé
Sonate pour flûte, hautbois, clarinette et piano, Op. 47: 4. DouloureuxDarius Milhaud, Catherine Cantin, Maurice Bourgue, Michel Portal, Pascal Rogé