Embark on a captivating journey through the world of chamber music with Emily Beynon's "L'Album des Six: The Complete Works of 'Les Six' for Flute & Piano." Released in 2001 under the Hyperion label, this album is a testament to Beynon's exquisite artistry and her collaboration with pianist Andrew West. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 13 minutes, this collection features 23 tracks that showcase the complete works of "Les Six," a group of influential French composers.
The album opens with the Flute Sonata, FP 164, a piece that sets the tone for the rest of the collection with its melancholic yet playful notes. Beynon's mastery of the flute is evident in tracks like "Aria" and "Pastorale. Allegretto," where her playing is both delicate and expressive. The album also includes a variety of genres, from the lively "Mazurka" and "Valse" to the more contemplative "Sarabande" and "Romance sans paroles."
Emily Beynon's performance is marked by a deep understanding of the music and a technical prowess that brings each piece to life. The collaboration with Andrew West on the piano adds another layer of depth to the album, making it a rich and rewarding listening experience. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a comprehensive and enjoyable exploration of the works of "Les Six" for flute and piano.
Tracks
Flute Sonata, FP 164: I. Allegretto malincolicoFrancis Poulenc, Emily Beynon, Andrew West
Flute Sonata, FP 164: II. Cantilena. Assez lentFrancis Poulenc, Andrew West, Emily Beynon
Flute Sonata, FP 164: III. Presto giocosoFrancis Poulenc, Andrew West, Emily Beynon
AriaGeorges Auric, Andrew West, Emily Beynon
Pastorale. AllegrettoGermaine Tailleferre, Andrew West, Emily Beynon
Imaginées 1Georges Auric, Emily Beynon, Andrew West
PréludeGeorges Auric, Andrew West
Romance sans paroles, Op. 21Louis Durey, Andrew West
Sarabande, H. 26Arthur Honegger, Andrew West
MazurkaDarius Milhaud, Andrew West
Valse, FP 17Francis Poulenc, Andrew West
Pastorale. EnjouéGermaine Tailleferre, Andrew West
Sonatine, Op. 25: I. NonchalantLouis Durey, Andrew West, Emily Beynon
Sonatine, Op. 25: II. Lent et soutenuLouis Durey, Emily Beynon, Andrew West
Sonatine, Op. 25: III. Assez animéLouis Durey, Andrew West, Emily Beynon
Danse de la chèvre, H. 39Arthur Honegger, Emily Beynon
Romance, H. 211Arthur Honegger, Emily Beynon, Andrew West
ForlaneGermaine Tailleferre, Emily Beynon, Andrew West
2 Dialogues, Op. 114: I. ModéréLouis Durey, Emily Beynon
2 Dialogues, Op. 114: II. AniméLouis Durey, Emily Beynon
Sonatine, Op. 76: I. TendreDarius Milhaud, Andrew West, Emily Beynon
Sonatine, Op. 76: II. SoupleDarius Milhaud, Andrew West, Emily Beynon
Sonatine, Op. 76: III. ClairDarius Milhaud, Andrew West, Emily Beynon
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