℗ 2015 Naxos
| Released | October 2, 2015 |
| Duration | 1h 00m 02s |
| Record Label | Naxos |
| Catalogue No. | 8.573364 |
| Genre | Classical (Instrumental) |
20th Century Harpsichord Music: Poulenc - Françaix - Martinů - Durey
Christopher D. Lewis
Available in 96 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC high resolution audio formats
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Suite française, FP 80 (Version for Harpsichord)
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1.1
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I. Bransle de Bourgogne
Francis Poulenc; Christopher D. Lewis |
1:39 | |||
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1.2
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II. Pavane
Francis Poulenc; Christopher D. Lewis |
3:20 | |||
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1.3
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III. Petite marche militaire
Francis Poulenc; Christopher D. Lewis |
1:19 | |||
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1.4
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IV. Complainte
Francis Poulenc; Christopher D. Lewis |
2:09 | |||
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1.5
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V. Bransle de Champagne
Francis Poulenc; Christopher D. Lewis |
2:06 | |||
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1.6
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VI. Sicilienne
Francis Poulenc; Christopher D. Lewis |
2:19 | |||
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1.7
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VII. Carillon
Francis Poulenc; Christopher D. Lewis |
1:55 | |||
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Deux Pièces pour clavecin, H. 244
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1.8
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No. 1. Grave
Jean Françaix; Christopher D. Lewis |
2:28 | |||
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1.9
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No. 2. Vivace
Jean Françaix; Christopher D. Lewis |
1:26 | |||
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Deux Impromptus, H. 381
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1.10
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No. 1. Allegretto
Bohuslav Martinů; Christopher D. Lewis |
2:36 | |||
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1.11
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No. 2. —
Bohuslav Martinů; Christopher D. Lewis |
2:40 | |||
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Sonate pour clavecin, H. 368
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1.12
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I. Poco allegro
Bohuslav Martinů; Christopher D. Lewis |
2:40 | |||
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1.13
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II. Poco moderato cantabile
Bohuslav Martinů; Christopher D. Lewis |
4:15 | |||
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1.14
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III. Allegretto
Bohuslav Martinů; Christopher D. Lewis |
2:19 | |||
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Dix Inventions, Op. 41b
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1.15
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No. 1. Très calme
Louis Durey; Christopher D. Lewis |
1:52 | |||
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1.16
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No. 2. Allegretto
Louis Durey; Christopher D. Lewis |
1:11 | |||
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1.17
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No. 3. Très modéré
Louis Durey; Christopher D. Lewis |
2:42 | |||
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1.18
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No. 4. Lent et grave
Louis Durey; Christopher D. Lewis |
2:30 | |||
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1.19
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No. 5. Tranquille
Louis Durey; Christopher D. Lewis |
1:38 | |||
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1.20
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No. 6. Animé et rythmé
Louis Durey; Christopher D. Lewis |
1:26 | |||
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1.21
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No. 7. Modéré
Louis Durey; Christopher D. Lewis |
2:22 | |||
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1.22
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No. 8. Décidé
Louis Durey; Christopher D. Lewis |
1:16 | |||
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1.23
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No. 9. Modéré (mélancolique)
Louis Durey; Christopher D. Lewis |
1:57 | |||
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1.24
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No. 10. Très animé
Louis Durey; Christopher D. Lewis |
2:26 | |||
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Deux Pièces pour clavecin, H. 244
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1.25
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No. 1. Lento
Bohuslav Martinů; Christopher D. Lewis |
3:32 | |||
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1.26
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No. 2. Allegro con brio
Bohuslav Martinů; Christopher D. Lewis |
3:59 | |||
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Digital Booklet
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This recital of modern harpsichord music is performed by Christopher D. Lewis on a 1930s Pleyel instrument. Lewis, known as "the Welsh contemporary harpsichordist," has chosen a colourful programme of 20th century works by French or French-based composers, including two world premieres: Françaix's Deux Pièces and Durey's Dix Inventions.
96 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Naxos Studio Masters
Recorded at the residence of Tom Perkins, Belvedere, California, USA, 7–11 March 2014 Producers: Norbert Kraft & Bonnie Silver Session Producer, Engineer & Editor: Norbert Kraft Publishers: Editions Durand (tracks 1–7); Schott Music GmbH & Co. KG (8–9); Editions Max Eschig (12–14); Editions Musicales Transatlantiques (15–24); Universal Edition (25–26) Booklet notes: Graham Wade Cover photograph by Drew Kelly of the instrument used in this recording
Recorded at the residence of Tom Perkins, Belvedere, California, USA, 7–11 March 2014 Producers: Norbert Kraft & Bonnie Silver Session Producer, Engineer & Editor: Norbert Kraft Publishers: Editions Durand (tracks 1–7); Schott Music GmbH & Co. KG (8–9); Editions Max Eschig (12–14); Editions Musicales Transatlantiques (15–24); Universal Edition (25–26) Booklet notes: Graham Wade Cover photograph by Drew Kelly of the instrument used in this recording
| Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -10.62 -15.39 to -6.48 | -29.29 -34.79 to -25.49 | -25.55 -31.60 to -21.40 | 12 11 to 13 | |
| 1 | I. Bransle de Bourgogne | -6.48 | -25.58 | -21.6 | 13 |
| 2 | II. Pavane | -11.95 | -31.98 | -27.8 | 13 |
| 3 | III. Petite marche militaire | -6.92 | -25.49 | -21.6 | 13 |
| 4 | IV. Complainte | -12.22 | -32.75 | -28.8 | 13 |
| 5 | V. Bransle de Champagne | -10.60 | -28.91 | -25.3 | 12 |
| 6 | VI. Sicilienne | -11.00 | -29.79 | -26.3 | 13 |
| 7 | VII. Carillon | -6.86 | -25.57 | -21.4 | 13 |
| 8 | No. 1. Grave | -15.39 | -34.79 | -31.6 | 12 |
| 9 | No. 2. Vivace | -10.21 | -28.60 | -24.9 | 12 |
| 10 | No. 1. Allegretto | -7.69 | -26.32 | -22.7 | 12 |
| 11 | No. 2. — | -8.05 | -26.15 | -22.5 | 12 |
| 12 | I. Poco allegro | -9.09 | -27.66 | -24.0 | 12 |
| 13 | II. Poco moderato cantabile | -12.06 | -31.21 | -27.5 | 13 |
| 14 | III. Allegretto | -7.00 | -26.45 | -22.5 | 12 |
| 15 | No. 1. Très calme | -14.98 | -31.01 | -27.4 | 11 |
| 16 | No. 2. Allegretto | -8.98 | -27.48 | -23.8 | 13 |
| 17 | No. 3. Très modéré | -12.28 | -29.91 | -26.3 | 12 |
| 18 | No. 4. Lent et grave | -14.42 | -33.21 | -29.6 | 13 |
| 19 | No. 5. Tranquille | -13.80 | -31.07 | -27.4 | 12 |
| 20 | No. 6. Animé et rythmé | -13.74 | -31.24 | -27.5 | 12 |
| 21 | No. 7. Modéré | -15.13 | -33.67 | -29.5 | 12 |
| 22 | No. 8. Décidé | -11.81 | -29.60 | -26.0 | 12 |
| 23 | No. 9. Modéré (mélancolique) | -11.82 | -31.48 | -27.8 | 13 |
| 24 | No. 10. Très animé | -9.48 | -27.53 | -23.9 | 12 |
| 25 | No. 1. Lento | -7.14 | -27.79 | -24.1 | 13 |
| 26 | No. 2. Allegro con brio | -7.05 | -26.25 | -22.6 | 13 |