Composer · Piano · 1912 - 1997
Jean Françaix
- Orquestra Petrobras Sinfônica, Isaac Karabtchevsky, Cristiano Alves
- Alekto, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Ensemble Instrumental Jean-Walter Audoli, Jean-Walter Audoli
- Jan Wolfs, Romain Bischoff, Michael Gieler, Caroline Strumphler, Ken Hakii, Jean Françaix, Christoph Streuli, De Reede, Daniel Esser, Marleen Asberg, Thies Roorda
Live Albums
- Nikola Jovanovic, Hubert Mittermayer Nesterovskiy, Rafael Bonavita, Nenad Lecic, Jan Krigovsky, Vital Julian Frey, Marcelo Nisinman, Mariya Nesterovska, Dragan Trajkovski, Radix chamber ensemble
- Philip Carter, Huntley High School Saxophone Quartet
- Temple University Wind Symphony, Emily Threinen
Singles & EPs
- Sara Ligas, Rina Cellini, Jean Françaix, Roorda Thies, Michael Kleiser, Markus Brönimann, Claudia Bucchini, Laura Trapani, Wierer Anna, Duo Estense, Matteo Fossi, Caturelli Maria, Luca Colombarolli, Rebecca Taio, Alina Pronina, Michele Tozzetti, Ginevra Petrucci, Elisa Marroni, Soloist of the Accademia di Santa Cecilia Rome, Paola Pisa, Akane Makita
- Luur Metalls Spanish Brass, Éric Aubier, Octuor à vents de Paris, Frederic Mellardi, Yves d'Hau, Alexandre Baty, Philippe Berrod, Philippe Cuper, Quatuor de clarinettes Baerman, Pascal Gallet, Laurent Wagschal, Quintette de cuivres Epsilon, Nicolas Prost
Biography
Jean Françaix (1912-1997) developed a mature compositional style early and rarely waivered from it. He wrote successfully in every medium: passionate grand operas, especially La Princesse de Cleves; lightly droll ballets (Les demoiselles de la nuit); profound oratorio (L'apocalypse de St. Jean); and affectionate yet playful piano and chamber music. His brilliance at orchestral writing is found in everything from his early Concertino for piano and orchestra to his orchestrations of other composers' music. Françaix's style is fundamentally conservative for the 20th century, but still highly original.