Cosmopolitan by nature, independently minded and prolific, Florent Schmitt sought inspiration from many sources for his highly original compositions. His Ombres, Op. 64 (Shadows) has been compared with Ravel’s Gaspard de la nuit, and Mirages, Op. 70 pays tribute to Debussy and Liszt. The Tragedy of Salome, originally a ballet score in seven scenes, was praised by Igor Stravinsky as ‘one of the greatest masterpieces in modern music’. The composer’s version for piano retains the dramatic impetus of the original and here receives its world première recording. Vincent Larderet is a prize-winner in several international piano competitions and performs in major concert halls and at renowned international festivals.
Tracklist
Artist details
Schmitt, Florent
Ombres, Op. 64
1 I. J'entends dans le lointain 13:14
2 II. Mauresque 05:41
3 III. Cette ombre, mon image 10:08
Mirages, Op. 70
4 No. 1. A la mémoire de Claude Debussy: Et Pan, au fond des blés lunaires, s'accouda (Le Tombeau de Claude Debussy: No. 6) 07:06
5 No. 2. La tragique chevauchee 08:24
La Tragédie de Salomé, Op. 50bis (version for piano)
6 Part I: Prelude: Lent 10:18
7 Part I: Danse des perles: Assez vif 04:38
8 Part II: [Lent] - Les enchantements de la mer - Danse des eclairs - Danse de l'effroi 17:03
