Although Alexandre Tansman wasconsidered a genius in his lifetime,these recordings demonstrate thatmuch of his chamber music remains tobe rediscovered after years of neglect. Tansman's early successes includedthe prize-winning Romance andlate-Romantic Sonate No. 2, ensuringhis move from Poland into Parisiancultural life. The exploratory character and exquisitepoetry of the Sonate quasi una fantasiacontrasts with the concise FirstSonatine with it's playful Fox-Trot. Despite it's wartime origins the SecondSonatine is bright and buoyant, whilethe Fantaisie is an expressively lyricalproduct of Tansman's final period.

Tracklist:

Introduction And Allegro, Op. 47 (Live): Introduction And Allegro, Op. 47
Sospiri, Op. 70*: Sospiri, Op. 70
The Moon (Version For Strings)
And The Bridge Is Love
Charterhouse Suite: Charterhouse Suite: I. Prelude
Serenade In E Minor, Op. 20: I. Allegro Piacevole
Serenade In E Minor, Op. 20: II. Larghetto
Serenade In E Minor, Op. 20: III. Allegretto - Come Prima
2 Aquarelles: No. 1. Lento, Ma Non Troppo
2 Aquarelles: No. 2. Gaily, But Not Quick
Chanson De Nuit Et Chanson De Matin, Op. 15: Chanson De Nuit, Op. 15, No. 1 (Arr. W.H. Reed For String Orchestra)
Chanson De Nuit Et Chanson De Matin, Op. 15: Chanson De Matin, Op. 15, No. 2 (Arr. W.H. Reed For String Orchestra)
2 Pieces For Strings From Henry V: No. 1. Passacaglia: Death Of Falstaff
2 Pieces For Strings From Henry V: No. 2. Touch Her Soft Lips And Part
A Downland Suite: A Downland Suite: III. Minuet: Allegretto Grazioso (Version For String Orchestra)

UPC: 747313325078
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 3.10.15
Format: CD

Elgar / English Chamber Orchestra / Webber - & Bridge Is Love (CD)