(Sa-sel’ Sha-me-nad’) 1857–1944 French composer At the turn of the century, Chaminade’s tuneful songs and piano pieces were extremely popular, partly due to her tireless promotion of her own music in performances throughout Europe and the US. The best known of these works is the wistful and dramatic piano piece ‘Automne’ from her Etudes de Concert op. 35 (1886). She ...
conductor Felix Mottl. Recommended Recording: España, Bourrée fantasque, etc., Orchestre de la Suisse Romande (cond) Neeme Järvi (Chandos) Introduction | Late Romantic | Classical Personalities | Cécile Chaminade | Late Romantic | Classical ...
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