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Saint-Saëns' favourite pupil, Gabriel Fauré, wrote in his obituary of his teacher of the ‘serene regions’ his music often inhabited, ‘where violence and paroxysms are unknown, where gravity, wit, charm and smiling tenderness rule side by side.’ In this he was echoing his teacher’s own response to the world around him: ‘Are smiles and graces to be ignored by all?... Happiness is disapproved of in the music of our time... Long live sadness! Long live boredom!’ To which I respond, ‘Long live keys, tunes, clarity and playfulness! Long live the music of Camille le Grand!’ Roger Nichols.
This recording is the first of two volumes of original compositions and arrangements for piano duo and duet by Camille Saint-Saëns. This programme presents the substantial Scherzo, Op. 87 and Polonaise, Op. 77 for two pianos alongside a number of smaller works for two pianos and piano four hands.
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Reviews
“… Nimbus regulars Martin Jones (piano) and Adrian Farmer (piano) are expert and adroit players, but also highly sympathetic to the medium, whether at two keyboards or one. They treat each piece on its merits, and always sound spontaneous. With the very last item, the Pas redoublé arranged from a military band original, the duettists set off at a very quick march (“at the double” indeed) and sound as if they are having a great deal of sheer fun – not a quality that is unwelcome in such repertoire of course. The recorded sound is good, avoiding any of the clatter than can occur when two modern pianos are both required to play loudly.”
Roy Westbrook – MusicWeb-International.com - 2 February 2021
*** (Good Disc) *** (Good Sound)
Jacques Bonnaure - Classica magazine (France) - October 2016
"A deliciously joyful collection of four-hand work to complement your Saint-Saens library." ****
Gary Lemco - AudiophileAudition.com - 4 September 2016
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