Vnicholas Mathieu

The dazzling pianist Élisabeth Pion joins Arion Baroque Orchestra conducted by Mathieu Lussier in exploring rarely performed works by French composer Hélène de Montgeroult (1764-1836). A contemporary of Mozart, this artist fascinates modern listeners both for her trailblazing career and for her contribution to the development of the French piano repertoire.

Dans la vingtaine d'essais réunis dans ce livre, Mathieu Bock-Côté propose à la fois un tableau et une critique de ce qu'il considère comme le nouveau régime démocratique qui se met en place en Occident. Il aborde des sujets tels la théorie dite du genre, la prétendue " fin des idéologies ", le suicide assisté conçu comme un droit de l'homme et la célébration du " multiculturalisme "…

While the title or the front cover of this CD may not catch your attention right away don't miss it by any means - it is a mega lovely disc full of beautiful melodies, inventive harmonies and meserizing rythms that pull you in. The music is tonal, free-flowing and easy on your ears, but catchy and pungent at the same time. Tuneful works by Matthieu Lussier (b. 1973) (such as IMPRESSIONS DE L’ALAMEDA and ODD BIRD CONCERTO) are influenced by Baroque era, yet the harmonic language is quite contemporary while Michael Ochhipinti's (b. 1967) compositions are reflecting his Jazz leanings, particularly SICILIAN PROVERBS for trumpet, bassoon and string orchestra which brings to mind symphonic Jazz/big band sound. Colourful soloists Jackson and Few are shining throughout!

Written between 1887 and 1890, Gabriel Fauré's Requiem is among the best-loved pieces in the choral repertory. Traditionally, Requiems are serious, prayerful laments for the dead. Fauré's was altogether different. In place of the usual somber mood, his is noted for it's calm, serene and peaceful outlook. The composer revised and expanded the work several times, but it is the original version that is performed here using period instruments and performance practices. This sublimne recording, featuring Ensemble Aedes and Les Siècles led by Mathieu Romano, also includes Poulenc's Figure Humaine and Debussy's Trois Chansons