Under the leadership of it's Artistic Director, Adam Walker, the Orsino Ensemble is a chamber group of flexible formation with five outstanding wind players at it's core. Each is a leader in his or her field, the group's members committed to showcasing the depth and versatility of the wind chamber repertoire. They expand and reduce the Ensemble's format as needed across their different programmes. This flexible approach is clearly demonstrated on this their dÃ©but recording for Chandos, programming works for solo instrument through to the full wind quintet and piano needed for Albert Roussel's Divertissement. The late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries bore witness to significant advances in the design and manufacture of wind instruments, much of the development driven by French makers. At the same time, the rapidly expanding Paris Conservatoire supported not only performance study, but also a vast output of original compositions by their teaching staff for the student body. The varied programme on this album captures the spirit of the age - a Belle Ã‰poque indeed!

Tracklist:

Divertissement, Op. 6, L. 7
Petite Pièce, L. 120 (Version For Clarinet & Piano)
Première Rhapsodie, L. 116 (Version For Clarinet & Piano)
Romance In F Major, Op. 36, R. 195 (Version For Horn & Piano)
Caprice Sur Des Airs Danois Et Russes, Op. 79, R. 126
Flute Concertino In D Major, Op. 107 (Version For Flute & Piano)
2 Nocturnes, Op. 32b: No. 1, Venise. Andante Con Moto - Tranquillo
2 Nocturnes, Op. 32b: No. 2, Dans La Forêt. Adagio
Quintet, Op. 8 (Version For Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon & Piano): I. Allegro
Quintet, Op. 8 (Version For Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon & Piano): II. Adagio
Quintet, Op. 8 (Version For Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon & Piano): III. Scherzo
Quintet, Op. 8 (Version For Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon & Piano): IV. Finale
Syrinx, L. 129

UPC: 095115528228
Label: Chandos
Release Date: 4.2.21
Format: CD

Belle Epoque / Various (Hybr) - Belle Epoque (CD)