Composer · Piano · 1912 - 1997
Jean Françaix
- Isaac Karabtchevsky, Cristiano Alves, Orquestra Petrobras Sinfônica
- Romain Bischoff, Ken Hakii, Michael Gieler, Daniel Esser, Marleen Asberg, Thies Roorda, Caroline Strumphler, Jan Wolfs, De Reede, Jean Françaix, Christoph Streuli
Live Albums
- Mariya Nesterovska, Nenad Lecic, Radix chamber ensemble, Hubert Mittermayer Nesterovskiy, Rafael Bonavita, Jan Krigovsky, Nikola Jovanovic, Vital Julian Frey, Marcelo Nisinman, Dragan Trajkovski
- Huntley High School Saxophone Quartet, Philip Carter
- Temple University Wind Symphony, Emily Threinen
Singles & EPs
- Claudia Bucchini, Duo Estense, Matteo Fossi, Sara Ligas, Alina Pronina, Rina Cellini, Caturelli Maria, Luca Colombarolli, Laura Trapani, Akane Makita, Michael Kleiser, Wierer Anna, Paola Pisa, Jean Françaix, Michele Tozzetti, Ginevra Petrucci, Elisa Marroni, Soloist of the Accademia di Santa Cecilia Rome, Roorda Thies, Markus Brönnimann, Rebecca Taio
- Quintette de cuivres Epsilon, Éric Aubier, Pascal Gallet, Nicolas Prost, Philippe Berrod, Quatuor de clarinettes Baerman, Octuor à vents de Paris, Laurent Wagschal, Philippe Cuper, Luur Metalls Spanish Brass, Frederic Mellardi, Yves d'Hau, Alexandre Baty
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.