Oh my, had no idea this existed, thanks for pointing it out! We saxophonists adore his Introduction et variations sur une ronde populaire as one of the staples of the saxophone quartet rep. Very underrated and underplayed composer!
Will wonders never cease? Thanks for promoting this unusual set. I actually played percussion (May, 1970) in a fully-staged production of the Cydalise First Suite at the old Cleveland Masonic Auditorium. I was fascinated by the "Little Faun" March, it's witty tune and funky harmonies; I've done it several times since. I also did the Ramuntcho "Basque Rhapsodie" on an all-French program; it got as much-or-more applause as did the familiar, thunderous and berserk Saint-Saens 3rd Sym. Readers may also be interested to know that Pierne conducted the world premiere of Stravinsky's complete Firebird ballet in 1910. I recall something about his pedantic advice to the young composer (who had written "non crescendo" at some point in the score). Pierne's nugget of wisdom: "Young man, if you don't want a crescendo, then write nothing", or something like that. LR
thanks to your video devoted to the '' sequel '' of the ballet daphnis and chloée, I had discovered gabriel pierné's ballet '' cydalise et le chevre pied ''..... which I listened to and loved... .what wonderful music....! orchestration all in lace. superb melody. just a thank you for this discovery among so many others......
Lovely music. I recently found pre loved an old Dervaux box dedicated to Pierne, D'indy & Rabaud. Downloaded onto my phone & makes lovely listening on long train journeys.
Thanks for pointing out this box, Dave, and it is indeed a weird but pleasant surprise. Love Pierne's music. Just wanted to note that harpists know him because of his Concertstuck for harp and orchestra, his only solo harp piece (Impromptu-Caprice), and lesser for the two harp quintets who wrote in the 1930s (for harp, flute, string trio). Glad to see all these pieces are part of this set along with all this other great stuff.
Notice that Warner's composers box-sets are mostly of French composers? Have really enjoyed the Messiaen, Saint-Saens, Debussy and Ravel's complete works. Now this Pierne set sounds most enticing. Thanks for the recommendation!
Box ordered! I'm looking forward to developing my acquaintance with this composer. I love his Cydalise et le chèvre-pied and Ramuntcho. Pity that there will almost certainly be no texts of the vocal music. I still haven't listened to the vocal music in the Roussel box for that reason.
just ordered my copy my Pierne exposure is limited - Piano Concerto of course (part of the brilliant classics French Piano Concerto box); Jean Martinon and Cluytens boxes with little tid bits of stuff. Looking fwd to hearing more of the 'French Mahler' :)
Agreed! Also, I hadn't heard of the conductor before - Jean Baptiste Mari. I sample a stream of some other things he conducted, like Coppelia and Sylvia, both with the Orchestre du Theatre National de L'opera de Paris. Brilliant, lively performances. The recordings from the 70's probably document the last hurrah for the "unique" french orchestra timbre.
Very cool. I recently went on an eBay binge buying the timpani Pierné albums. He really is a brilliant composer. Are there liner notes or is the booklet just track info?
Dave, would you have any historical info to share on Paysages Franciscains? It's such a gorgeous piece and I can't find any historical context/info for it aside from its being three movements on franciscan locales. Maybe there's no more to it than that?
There's two discs of Pierné orchestral music on Chandos, which is how I was exposed to his wonderful music. This Warner box is a tantalizing collection.
Oh my, had no idea this existed, thanks for pointing it out! We saxophonists adore his Introduction et variations sur une ronde populaire as one of the staples of the saxophone quartet rep. Very underrated and underplayed composer!
Will wonders never cease? Thanks for promoting this unusual set. I actually played percussion (May, 1970) in a fully-staged production of the Cydalise First Suite at the old Cleveland Masonic Auditorium. I was fascinated by the "Little Faun" March, it's witty tune and funky harmonies; I've done it several times since. I also did the Ramuntcho "Basque Rhapsodie" on an all-French program; it got as much-or-more applause as did the familiar, thunderous and berserk Saint-Saens 3rd Sym.
Readers may also be interested to know that Pierne conducted the world premiere of Stravinsky's complete Firebird ballet in 1910. I recall something about his pedantic advice to the young composer (who had written "non crescendo" at some point in the score). Pierne's nugget of wisdom: "Young man, if you don't want a crescendo, then write nothing", or something like that. LR
thanks to your video devoted to the '' sequel '' of the ballet daphnis and chloée, I had discovered gabriel pierné's ballet '' cydalise et le chevre pied ''..... which I listened to and loved... .what wonderful music....! orchestration all in lace. superb melody. just a thank you for this discovery among so many others......
Lovely music. I recently found pre loved an old Dervaux box dedicated to Pierne, D'indy & Rabaud. Downloaded onto my phone & makes lovely listening on long train journeys.
Thanks for pointing out this box, Dave, and it is indeed a weird but pleasant surprise. Love Pierne's music. Just wanted to note that harpists know him because of his Concertstuck for harp and orchestra, his only solo harp piece (Impromptu-Caprice), and lesser for the two harp quintets who wrote in the 1930s (for harp, flute, string trio). Glad to see all these pieces are part of this set along with all this other great stuff.
Notice that Warner's composers box-sets are mostly of French composers? Have really enjoyed the Messiaen, Saint-Saens, Debussy and Ravel's complete works. Now this Pierne set sounds most enticing. Thanks for the recommendation!
Thanks, Dave--love Pierne--congrats. on 24k subscribers!!
Thanks!
What a box!! Highly interesting! Thank you Dave!
Thank you very much.
Just ordered - thanks for the heads-up Dave.
The Violin sonata is a terrific piece. And I'll be investigating the piano music on ilsp...
I can highly recommend his violin sonata. Such a fun, beautiful piece.
Box ordered! I'm looking forward to developing my acquaintance with this composer. I love his Cydalise et le chèvre-pied and Ramuntcho. Pity that there will almost certainly be no texts of the vocal music. I still haven't listened to the vocal music in the Roussel box for that reason.
just ordered my copy
my Pierne exposure is limited - Piano Concerto of course (part of the brilliant classics French Piano Concerto box); Jean Martinon and Cluytens boxes with little tid bits of stuff. Looking fwd to hearing more of the 'French Mahler' :)
The Mari Cydalise! One of my all-time favorite recordings. Now on to Messager and Chabrier?
Agreed! Also, I hadn't heard of the conductor before - Jean Baptiste Mari. I sample a stream of some other things he conducted, like Coppelia and Sylvia, both with the Orchestre du Theatre National de L'opera de Paris. Brilliant, lively performances. The recordings from the 70's probably document the last hurrah for the "unique" french orchestra timbre.
To me, both Ibert and Pierne are greatly undervalued composers.
Very cool. I recently went on an eBay binge buying the timpani Pierné albums. He really is a brilliant composer. Are there liner notes or is the booklet just track info?
Dave, would you have any historical info to share on Paysages Franciscains? It's such a gorgeous piece and I can't find any historical context/info for it aside from its being three movements on franciscan locales. Maybe there's no more to it than that?
Not that I know of.
Sold! Thanks 😊
There's two discs of Pierné orchestral music on Chandos, which is how I was exposed to his wonderful music. This Warner box is a tantalizing collection.