{"product_id":"poulenc-pascal-roge-jean-philippe-collard-chantal-juillet-andre-cazalet-music-for-two-pianos-violin-sonata-elegie-for-horn","title":"Poulenc, Pascal Rogé, Jean-Philippe Collard, Chantal Juillet, André Cazalet ‎– Music For Two Pianos · Violin Sonata · Élégie For Horn","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"148\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"76\"\u003ePoulenc, Pascal Rogé, Jean-Philippe Collard, Chantal Juillet, André Cazalet ‎– Music For Two Pianos · Violin Sonata · Élégie For Horn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"555\"\u003eA refined and expressive survey of chamber works by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFrancis Poulenc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this collection highlights the composer’s distinctive blend of wit, lyricism, and emotional depth. Performed by an exceptional ensemble - including pianists \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePascal Rogé\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJean-Philippe Collard - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ethese recordings bring clarity and nuance to Poulenc’s richly textured writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eThe works for two pianos form the heart of the programme, from the playful theatricality of \u003cem data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eCapriccio (Le Bal Masqué)\u003c\/em\u003e to the structured elegance of the \u003cem data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"734\"\u003eSonata for Two Pianos\u003c\/em\u003e, where shifting moods move seamlessly between lightness and introspection. The shorter pieces add charm and colour, revealing Poulenc’s gift for melody and atmosphere in miniature form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"941\"\u003eViolin Sonata\u003c\/em\u003e, performed with \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChantal Juillet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, introduces a more dramatic, sometimes turbulent voice—balancing fiery intensity with moments of stillness. Closing the collection, the \u003cem data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eÉlégie for Horn and Piano\u003c\/em\u003e, featuring \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAndré Cazalet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, offers a deeply moving and reflective conclusion, marked by its sombre tone and lyrical beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003eElegant, varied, and unmistakably French in character, this recording is an essential listen for admirers of 20th-century chamber music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"2056\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nl6ioz\" data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003eCapriccio for 2 Pianos (Le Bal Masqué)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lhqv75\" data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003eSonata for 2 Pianos – I. Prologue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12x3my3\" data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003eSonata for 2 Pianos – II. Allegro molto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hg1sgp\" data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003eSonata for 2 Pianos – III. Andante lyrico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7r1as1\" data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003eSonata for 2 Pianos – IV. Epilogue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k6whuh\" data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eÉlégie for 2 Pianos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14xk5z\" data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003eSonata for Piano, 4 Hands – I. Prélude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y4agne\" data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003eSonata for Piano, 4 Hands – II. Rustique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l5gply\" data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003eSonata for Piano, 4 Hands – III. 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