The years between 1900 and 1925 in Paris were some of the most fruitful in the history of harp repertoire. Debussy?s ?Danses sacree et profane? and his ?Sonate pour flute, alto, et harpe,? Caplet?s ?Masque of the Red Death? and his ?Two Divertissements,? Gabriel Pierne?s ?Concertstucke? and ?Impromptu caprice,? and Ravel?s ?Introduction et Allegro? were among the many important compositions written during this period. Many harpists would give pride of place in this list, however, to Gabriel Faure?s ?Impromptu? and ?Une chatelaine en sa tour.?? now published here in one volume for the first time. These are both essentials for every serious student of the harp.

This flirtatious duet has energetic and vigorous rhythms but leans toward a light elegance with its modest dynamics. First published for string orchestra in 1883 Serenade became quite popular in France and was published forpiano duet in 1905. The composer Gabriel Pierne (1863- 1937) studied at the Paris Conservatory from age 8 until his graduation at age 19. His teachers included Cesar Franck (organ) and Massenet (composition). Audiences willenjoy hearing Serenade almost as much as the duet performers will love performing it!

16 Short Lyric Pieces for Flute and Piano-This collection is the first-ever publication of 19th-20th Century exam pieces composed for the Paris Conservatory meticulously compiled arranged and edited over the course of many years by accomplished flutist Nancy Andrews. All 16 pieces include solo flute part with piano accompaniments. Optional digital downloads are available as well of the original cello/string ensemble accompaniments where available. Sir James Galway's introduction to the album states: “It is my great pleasure to present this collection of pieces originally intended as the sight reading exam for the flute class of the Paris conservatoire. Each piece is a little jewel and could be used asan encore to a recital or even in the main part of a recital. Nancy Andrew has done a magnificent job of preparing them for publication. I look forward with great joy to include them in my future recitals.” Works included: Charles Colin 1873 Allegretto Ernest Guiraud 1874 Allegretto Scherzando Emile Paladilhe 1875 Allegretto Moderato Jules Cohen 1878 Andantino Theodore Dubois 1880 Allegretto Jules Duprato 1882 Allegro Moderato Adrien Barthe 1886 Andante 1891 Moderato 1895 Allegretto Georges Marty 1893 Allegretto Paul Vidal 1894 Allegro Moderato Raoul Pugno 1896 Tres doux et tres tranquille Alphonse Duvernoy 1897 Allegretto Alphonse Duvernoy 1899 Allegro Moderato Gabriel Pierne 1918 Modere Jules Mouquet 1924 Andantino.

Rémondière Pierre. Par PIERNE GABRIEL. / Date parution : 2023-03-21/ Répertoire / Quintette à vent

Charles Jean-Jacques. Par PIERNE GABRIEL. / Date parution : 2023-03-21/ Répertoire / Orchestre D'Harmonie

Charles Jean-Jacques. Par PIERNE GABRIEL. / Date parution : 2023-03-21/ Répertoire / Orchestre D'Harmonie

Gabriel Pierné (1863-1937) was a French composer conductor and organist. Despite being predominantly remembered as a conductor his Impromptu-Caprice remains a popular performance piece in the advanced harpists' repertoire. Pierné studied at the Paris Conservatoire before taking up the position of chief conductor for the concert series Concerts Colonne in 1910. He remained in the post until 1933 and during this time he notably conducted the world premiere of Igor Stravinsky's 'The Firebird'. Pierné composed for a variety of instruments Impromptu-Caprice being one of four solo worksby the composer. This Pierné piece for Harp contains many characteristics typical of the French style such as significant tempo changes flourishes of semiquavers and many alterations in dynamics. Impromptu-Caprice is a varied piece essential to the repertoire of aspiring harpists.