Artists
- Les Vents Français
- Eric Le Sagepiano
- Date
- Thu 11 Dec 2014, 7.30pm
- Duration
- This concert will be approximately 2 hours in duration, including an interval
- Availability
Programme
- Louise Farrenc1804-1875
- Sextet in C minor Op. 40
- Ludwig Thuille1861-1907
- Sextet in B flat for piano and winds Op. 6
Interval
- Jacques Ibert1890-1962
- 3 pièces brèves
- André Caplet1878-1925
- Quintet for piano and winds
- Francis Poulenc1899-1963
- Sextet for wind quintet and piano
Encore
- Albert Roussel1869-1937
- Divertissement Op. 6
Overview
It would be hard to imagine a finer wind ensemble than Les Vents Français.
Founded by five acclaimed solo artists, the quintet upholds the traditions and unmistakeable spirit of the French school of wind playing, directed in this concert to works of ravishing tonal beauty and irresistible melodic charm.
This concert is part of the CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust ticket scheme, offering free tickets to those aged 8-25
