Enescu: Early Chamber Music

Fine Arts Quartet

8.574487

It was in Paris just before the end of the 19th century that George Enescu began to compose prolifically, but it is only in recent years that a number of these scores have emerged. The Piano Quintet in D major is one such work, lost for decades, but which proves to be a robust and elaborate piece reflecting the influence of Brahms. Enescu’s liking for unusual instrumental combinations is another theme of this album, such as the Prélude et Gavotte for violin, cello and two pianos, and the eloquent Pastorale, Menuet triste et Nocturne for violin and piano four hands. Aubade is Enescu’s only string trio, and the ever-popular Romanian Rhapsody No. 1 in the arrangement for piano and string quintet ends the programme with a flourish.

Works:

•Enescu: Aubade in C major
• Enescu: Pastorale, menuet triste et nocturne
• Enescu: Piano Quintet (1896)
• Enescu: Prelude and Gavotte
• Enescu: Romanian Rhapsody in A major, Op. 11 No. 1

CD

Muzyka klasyczna

Naxos

01-09-2023

747313448777