Notes and Editorial Reviews
The discovery of Joseph Jongen is far from being complete. His chamber music, highly appreciated by first-rank musiciens in the first half of the past century, fully deserves the care of the outstanding ensemble that proudly bears the composer's name since 2003. So, here are Diane Andersen, Eliot Lawson and Mark Drobinsky again at work, in the imponing piano trio, a landmark in Jongen's early career and a score that can undoubtly be compared in quality and importance to Chausson's and Lekeu's contemporary works; two ravishingly delicate Aquarelles (Watercolours) for violin and piano, dedicated to Eva Fairfax, once Rodin's muse; and, finally, the Ravelian Two Pieces composed in the thirties. Un superb journey in Jongen's catalogue, with
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Works on This Recording
1.
Trio for Piano and Strings, Op. 10 by Joseph Jongen
Performer:
Eliot Lawson (Violin),
Mark Drobinsky (Cello),
Diane Andersen (Piano)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Ensemble Joseph Jongen
Period: 20th Century
2.
Aquarelles, Op. 59 by Joseph Jongen
Performer:
Eliot Lawson (Violin),
Mark Drobinsky (Cello),
Diane Andersen (Piano)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Ensemble Joseph Jongen
Period: 20th Century
3.
Pièces en Trio (2), Op. 95: no 1, Elégie nocturnale by Joseph Jongen
Performer:
Eliot Lawson (Violin),
Mark Drobinsky (Cello),
Diane Andersen (Piano)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Ensemble Joseph Jongen
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1931; Belgium
4.
Pièces en Trio (2), Op. 95: no 2, Allegro appassionata by Joseph Jongen
Performer:
Eliot Lawson (Violin),
Mark Drobinsky (Cello),
Diane Andersen (Piano)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Ensemble Joseph Jongen
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1931; Belgium
Sound Samples
Piano Trio, Op. 10: I. Allegro appassionato
Piano Trio, Op. 10: II. Andante molto sostenuto
Piano Trio, Op. 10: III. Allegro deciso
Aquarelles, Op. 59: I. Legende naive
Aquarelles, Op. 59: II. Valse libre
2 Pieces en trio, Op. 95: No. 1. Elegie nocturnale
2 Pieces en trio, Op. 95: No. 2. Allegro appassionato
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