About this Release
GODARD, BENJAMIN (1852–1931)
Piano Works • 2
- Eliane Reyes, piano
Spanning the breadth of Benjamin Godard’s compositional life this selection of piano music includes the gracious and warm Nocturnes, which show some Chopin influence, and the Trois Fragments Poétiques, Op.13 with their long-spun lyrical melodies. His sparkling vivacity and more virtuosic side can be savoured in the late Fantaisie en trois parties, Op.143.
This recording was made on a modern instrument: Steinway, Model D
Tracklist
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1
Reve vecu, Op. 140 () * (00:04:20)
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Nocturne No. 1, Op. 68 () * (00:04:20)
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Nocturne No. 2, Op. 90 () * (00:05:53)
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Nocturne No. 3, Op. 139 () * (00:06:00)
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Nocturne No. 4, Op. 150 () * (00:06:25)
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3 Morceaux, Op. 16 (1874) (00:02:14 )
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No. 1. Menuet * (00:02:10)
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No. 2. Andante * (00:02:53)
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No. 3. Gavotte * (00:02:00)
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Fantaisie, Op. 143 (1893) (00:14:55 )
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I. Ballade * (00:06:23)
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II. Intermezzo: Vivace * (00:03:52)
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III. Scherzo: Final * (00:04:52)
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Renouveau, Op. 82 () * (00:03:15)
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Fragments poetiques, Op. 13 (1869) (00:14:24 )
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No. 1. Lamartine * (00:03:07)
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No. 2. Alfred de Musset * (00:05:26)
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No. 3. Victor Hugo * (00:02:01)
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The Artist(s)
Belgian pianist Eliane Reyes is a laureate of the Cziffra Competition at Senlis and has studied at the Brussels Conservatoire Royal, Berlin Hochschule des Künste, Salzburg Mozarteum and the Paris Conservatoire National Supérieur. She has an active international concert career. Her recordings have been previously nominated for the International Classical Music Awards, including her recording of piano works by Nicolas Bacri [Naxos 8.572530]. She is professor of piano at the Brussels Conservatoire Royal de Musique.
www.eliane-reyes.com
The Composer(s)
Godard was a prolific composer and within the course of his short life he wrote three symphonies, four concertos, eight operas, three string quartets, four violin sonatas, and a tremendous range of further chamber works, piano solos and songs. Reviews
“All [works] give Reyes the opportunity to make use of her wonderful legato touch.” – American Record Guide
“Beautiful interpretation by [Eliane] Reyes, who serves as the perfect guide on this pioneering journey. ” – La Libre Belgique
“Eliane Reyes, professor at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, presents this original programme with admirable commitment and embraces a round, powerful and diversified sonority. She is at ease in moments of great velocity as well as in moments of the most delicate harmonic refinements.” – Classica
Grand Piano has gained a reputation for producing high quality recordings of rare keyboard gems. Dedicated to the exploration of undiscovered piano repertoire, the label specialises in complete cycles of piano works by many lesser-known composers, whose output might otherwise have remained unknown and unrecorded.
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