Uniquely Peculiar French music for brass and piano - heard by GERALD FENECH 'Careful attention to the music's slightest details means the interpretive aspect is consistently special and charismatic.'

This intriguing 2 CD set takes its name from Offenbach's lilting barcarolle from The Tales of Hoffmann, and its aim is to create an aura that is both beautiful and nocturnal interspersed with an added dose of emotional passion. French repertoire from La Belle Epoque, including vocal and string works, is performed in bel canto style by four wind virtuosi with piano. The first CD is entitled Sonate et Rhapsodie and comprises four major works...

CLAUDE DEBUSSY

EMMANUEL CHABRIER

CESAR FRANCK

MAURICE RAVEL

ARTHUR HONEGGER

OLIVIER MESSIAEN

GABRIEL FAURE

GEORGES BIZET

KATHRYN GOODSON

NAVONA RECORDS

SAXOPHONE MUSIC

HORN MUSIC

TROMBONE MUSIC

PIANO MUSIC

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA