Congyu Wang’s debut CD has been released in October 2015. Titled “Charme”, it comprises French Piano music that showcases the works of Francis Poulenc such as Trois Mouvements Perpetuels, Three Novelettes and Les Chemins de l’amour
Trois Mouvements Perpetuels
The “Trois Mouvements Perpetuels” were first premiered in Paris in December 1918 by Ricardo Vines. From 1918 to 1921 Poulenc was serving in the French army, but his duties allowed him time for composition. Cartot described the three movements as “reflections of the ironical outlook of Satie”
Three Novelettes
The first two were written in 1927 and 1928, the third much later in 1959. Featuring a neo-classical song-like melody in the first and a spontaneous scherzo in the second, the set concludes with a quasi-improvisational reflection on a theme from Manuel de Falla’s El amor brujo.
Les Chemins de l’amour
Especially dedicated to the French actress Yvonne Printemps, this tune was first premiered in Leocadia, a theater play. Here I would like to propose my personal interpretation of what is undeniably one of the most beautiful melodies Poulenc ever wrote.
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