Pianist Louis Lortie has recorded more than 30 albums for the Chandos label and has recieved various honors, including an Edison Award for his recording of Beethoven's Eroica Variations. Now, alongside his successful series of Chopin recordings, Lortie turns to Poulenc, joined by his duet partner Helene Mercier and the BBC Philharmonic conducted by Edward Gardner. Together they draw an affecting portrait of the brilliant Parisian composer: playful yet melancolic.

Tracklist:

Piano Concerto, Fp 146: I. Allegretto
Piano Concerto, Fp 146: II. Andante Con Moto
Piano Concerto, Fp 146: III. Rondo A La Francaise (Presto Giocoso)
Aubade, Fp 51: Toccata: Lento E Pesante - Molto Animato - Animer -
Aubade, Fp 51: Recitatif: Les Compagnes De Diane: Larghetto - Ceder Un Peu -
Aubade, Fp 51: Rondeau: Diane Et Compagnes - Entree De Diane: Più Mosso - Sortie De Diane: Ceder Un Peu - Sans Ralentir -
Aubade, Fp 51: Presto: Toilette De Diane: Presto - Sans Ralentir -
Aubade, Fp 51: Recitatif: Introduction A La Variation De Diane: Larghetto - Librement - Presser - Ceder -
Aubade, Fp 51: Andante: Variation De Diane: Andante Con Moto - Animer - Animer Encore - Emporte - Reprendre Brusquement Le Tempo
Aubade, Fp 51: Conclusion: Adieux Et Depart De Diane: Adagio - Più Mosso
Concerto For 2 Pianos In D Minor, Fp 61: I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Concerto For 2 Pianos In D Minor, Fp 61: II. Larghetto
Concerto For 2 Pianos In D Minor, Fp 61: III. Finale
Sonata For Piano 4 Hands, Fp 8: I. Prelude
Sonata For Piano 4 Hands, Fp 8: II. Rustique
Sonata For Piano 4 Hands, Fp 8: III. Final
Elegie For 2 Pianos, Fp 175
L'embarquement Pour Cythere, Fp 150

UPC: 095115187524
Label: Chandos
Release Date: 9.18.15
Format: CD

Poulenc / Lortie / Mercier / Bbc Philharmonic Orc - Piano Concertos & Aubade (CD)