Duo Gaulin-riverin: Brillance

Mathieu Gaulin, Saxophone Jacynthe Riverin, Piano

1. Jean Matitia (1952 –) - The Devil’s Rag (1985) 4:09 2. Fernande Breilh-Decruck (1896 – 1954) - Sonata in C sharp: Très modéré – Expressif 3. Fernande Breilh-Decruck (1896 – 1954) - Sonata in C sharp: Andante 4. Fernande Breilh-Decruck (1896 – 1954) - Sonata in C sharp: Fileuse 5. Fernande Breilh-Decruck (1896 – 1954) - Sonata in C sharp: Nocturne et final 6. Paul Creston (1906 – 1985) - Sonata, Op.19: With vigor 4:50 7. Paul Creston (1906 – 1985) - Sonata, Op.19: With tranquility 4:34 8. Paul Creston (1906 – 1985) - Sonata, Op.19: With gaiety 3:41 9. William Albright (1944 – 1998) - Sonata: Two-Part Invention 10. William Albright (1944 – 1998) - Sonata: La Follia nuova : a lament for George Cacioppo 11. William Albright (1944 – 1998) - Sonata: Scherzo "Will o' the wisp" 12. William Albright (1944 – 1998) - Sonata: Recitative 13. William Albright (1944 – 1998) - Sonata: Mad dance 14. Ida Gotkovsky (1933 –) - Brillance: Déclamé 15. Ida Gotkovsky (1933 –) - Brillance: Désinvolte 16. Ida Gotkovsky (1933 –) - Brillance: Dolcissimo 17. Ida Gotkovsky (1933 –) - Brillance: Final 18. Rudy Wiedoeft (1893 – 1940) - Valse Vanité 19. Piet Swerts (1960 –) - Klonos: Allegro 20. Piet Swerts (1960 –) - Klonos: Andante moderato 21. Piet Swerts (1960 –) - Klonos: Allegro

Wholenote Discoveries - May 2011
This aptly titled first release by Duo Gaulin-Riverin showcases the “brilliance” of saxophonist Mathieu Gaulin and pianist Jacynthe Riverin. Both musicians possess a love of their instruments and of the music they are playing. Their innate sense each other’s artistic strengths makes for passionate performances. The repertoire featured could be described as “Saxophone and Piano Music 101,” a survey course of works written for the combination during the 20th century. The diverse compositional styles range from the parlour music sound of Rudy Wiedoeft's Valse Vanite to the romantic qualities of Fernande Breilh-Decruck's Sonata in C sharp to the more new music sounds of Piet Swerts’ Klonos. The strongest work is William Albright's Sonata which opens with a complicated Two-Part Invention that weaves its way through a number of moods to climax with the final movement Mad Dance, a short robust stomp that ends with a wail and a shout. Works by Jean Matitia, Paul Creston and Ida Gotkovsky are also featured. The liner notes describe the duo’s goal of remaining accessible while presenting “an eclectic and varied repertoire.” Here’s hoping they now commission and record works written especially for them. That’s when their musical stars should really begin to shine brilliantly. In the meantime, Gualin’s impeccable breath control and Riverin’s singing florid phrases will keep the listener engaged. Tiina Kiik

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