Mantovani: Works For Strings & Piano

Claire Desert (piano), Trio Wanderer

MANTOVANI, B.: Huit moments musicaux, Cing pieces pour Paul Klee, Suonare, D'une seule voix, All'ungarese;

French composer Bruno Mantovani draws his inspiration from musical works of the past, from which he fashions thoroughly modern objects. This recording presents five pieces for strings and piano that "refer" to music of Franz Schubert, Bela Bartok, Maurice Ravel, and the most musicianly of all painters, Paul Klee. These richly inventive works are in no sense pastiches or variations, but genuinely contemporary interpretations of masterpieces of musical and artistic history. Performed here by Trio Wanderer and pianist Claire Desert, these fascinating and accessible chamber works offer a wealth of musical delights.

Price: $26.98