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