Les Vents Français: Moderniste

Modern: Designating the most innovative forms of art in a given period, particularly those of the 20th century. This definition from the French Larousse Dictionary explains the performers' choice of title 'Moderniste' for this new anthology of music for wind instruments: what draws the attention in these works - in different ways at different times and in different fields - are their innovative, progressive and adventurous qualities. Four of the composers featured on this album can legitimately be associated with what is very broadly known as Modernism, referring to the general proliferation of new ideas and new musical aesthetics at the turn of the 20th century and beyond. As for the two works by Philippe Hersant and Thierry Escaich, they call on us to reflect on what modernity means to us today. And, while it is easy to set Modernism in opposition to traditionalism, it is also interesting to distinguish between a composer's personality and his or her approach to composing.

Disc 1
1: I. Tranquille
2: II. Joyeux
3: III. Emporte
4: IV. Douloureux
5: I. Cantilene
6: II. Caprice
7: III. Intermede
8: IV. Marche Burlesque
9: I. Sombre
10: II. Tendre
11: III. Leger
12: IV. Joyeaux

Disc 2
1: Sextet for Piano & Winds 'Osterlied'
2: I. Allegro Ben Moderato
3: II. Menuetto
4: III. Praeludium (Adagio)
5: IV. Tema Con Variazioni
6: Mechanic Song for Wind Quintet & Piano

Composer: Darius Milhaud, Philippe Elsant, André Jolivet, Carl Nielsen, Thierry Escaich, Alberic Magnard

Number of Discs: 2

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