Coste: Guitar Works, Vol. 6 - An Tran

The publication of a facsimile edition of Napoléon Coste’s complete works in the 1980s brought the composer-guitarist’s name before the public after decades of neglect. A student of Sor, he was the most eminent French guitarist of the 19th century and a creative innovator. Fantaisie symphonique shows the range of his ambition with its quasi-orchestral textures, swift mood changes and virtuoso flourishes. Le Départ is one his most popular extended pieces, full of liquid transitions. The other works demonstrate the variety of his art – the multitude of techniques employed, his mastery of texture and attractive intricacy.

1 Part I: Allegro – Andantino Grazioso 4:25

2 Part I: Rondo: Allegro 2:38

3 Part II: Andante – Vivo 4:33

4 Part II: Scherzo: Allegretto 4:32

5 La Chasse Des Sylphes, Op. 29 14:18

Grande Sérénade, Op. 30 (12:35)

6 Largo – Allegro – Vivace – Marche Et Chœur De Pélerins: Andantino 6:30

7 Boléro: Allegretto – Andante (Chœur) – Final: Allegro – Andantino – Allegretto 6:05

Le Départ, Fantasie Dramatique, Op. 31 (8:31)

8 Introduction: Andante Largo – Allegro Assai – Andantino – Agitato 3:35

9 Le Retour: Marche Triomphale 4:56

10 Mazurka, Op. 33 4:08

Andante Et Menuet, Op. 39 (9:37)

11 Andante 4:32

12 Menuet 5:05