Théodore Gouvy. Cantates, œuvres symphoniques et musique de chambre

CD-Book. Bru Zane Label. Portrait n. 1.

Torn between France and Germany during his lifetime as a result of the turbolent political situation in his native Lorraine, Théodore Gouvy was recognised by neither nation after his death. The music of this composer, inspired by the passionate style of Mendelssohn, magnified by the nobility of French academicism, is nevertheless of great importance. This cd-book presents a significant selection of his works - for the most part never heard before - along with biographical information, excerpts from letters, and articles discussing the composer's style and personality.

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