COMPOSERS: Ropartz
LABELS: Timpani
WORKS: Piano Trio in A minor; Prélude, Marine et Chansons; String Quartet No. 4
PERFORMER: Jean-Louis Haguenauer (piano), Alexis Galpérine (violin), Cecilia Tsan (cello); Stanislas Ensemble, Stanislas Quartet
CATALOGUE NO: 1C 1047
Ropartz is not a ‘great’ composer, but his Franck-influenced works are rewarding nonetheless. This balanced recital, with the Prélude, Marine et Chansons providing light between the more intense Trio and Quartet, is let down at times by poor sound. Christopher Dingle
Ropartz: Piano Trio in A minor; Prélude, Marine et Chansons; String Quartet No. 4
Ropartz is not a ‘great’ composer, but his Franck-influenced works are rewarding nonetheless. This balanced recital, with the Prélude, Marine et Chansons providing light between the more intense Trio and Quartet, is let down at times by poor sound. Christopher Dingle
Our rating
4
Published: January 20, 2012 at 3:17 pm