Michal Buczkowski; Andrew Wright - Lekeu, Franck & Dupre: Works for Violin and Piano

The multifaceted violinist Michal Buczkowski and the renowned pianist Andrew Wright combine works for violin and piano by three generations of composers in this album. C�sar Franck, who was known as an outstanding organist and improviser, provides the historical foundation. His short work M�lancolie is filled with beautiful melodies and an underlying nostalgic character.

One of Franck's most talented students was Guillaume Lekeu, whose compositions show Franck's influence through rich harmonic language, expansive melodies, and expressive polyphony.

Marcel Dupr�, who was a famous organ virtuoso like Franck, studied with Louis Vierne, who was a student of Franck.

This close musical connection forms a perfect stylistic dramaturgy and is reflected in an extraordinary musical sonority and virtuosity. Remarkably, this CD presents the world premiere recording of this incredible masterpiece [Sonata in G Minor, Op. 5].

the duo provides compelling playing that is highly lyrical, communicating varying levels of sorrowful reflection infusing the score throughout. [�] These are commendable performances of palpable sincerity. With focus and real insight, the partnership play with passion and intensity without resorting to inflated display. � MusicWeb International