Again evoking his time as a student at the Paris Conservatoire, Canadian pianist Alain LefÃ¨vre releases a second album of French music. Paris Memories, which follows My Paris Years, comprises music by Franck, Debussy and the man who taught Alain LefÃ¨vre composition: Pierre Max Dubois. A pupil of the prolific and multi-faceted Darius Milhaud, Dubois (1930-1995) wrote music that is full of spirit and wit. Paris Memories culminates in a four-movement piano sonata by Dubois, composed in 1984 and dedicated to none other than Alain LefÃ¨vre. "While a student at the Paris Conservatoire I had memorable encounters with great figures in the world of music," says the pianist. "Of particular significance was the opportunity to get to know my teacher Pierre Max Dubois, and I'm profoundly moved to have finally been able to record his piano sonata."

Tracklist:

RÃªverie, L. 68
2 Arabesque, L. 66: II. Allegretto Scherzando
Ballade, CD 78, L. 70
Pour Le Piano, L. 95: II. Sarabande
Pour Le Piano, L. 95: III. Toccata
Danse (Tarentelle Styrienne), L. 69
10 Ã‰tudes de Concert Pour Le Piano: No. 4, Aria
10 Ã‰tudes de Concert Pour Le Piano: No. 8, Scherzando
10 Ã‰tudes de Concert Pour Le Piano: No. 10, "Oubanghi"
Sonate Pour Piano (1985): I. Allegro Con Malinconia
Sonate Pour Piano (1985): II. Scherzo - Molto Vivo
Sonate Pour Piano (1985): III. Adagio Espressivo
Sonate Pour Piano (1985): IV. Allegro Moderato

UPC: 5054197381997
Label: Warner Classics
Release Date: 4.21.23
Format: CD

ALAIN LEFEVRE - Memories (CD)