Credits:

Berlin Soloists Ensemble

Description:

This Is a Hidden Gem: Florent Schmitts Piano Quintet from His Early YearsFlorent Schmitt enjoys enduring popularity among music enthusiasts. Unfortunately, its hard to find high-quality recordings of his music. This Piano Quintet is also known as a hidden gem. As an early work, it bears the influence of Franck and Brahms, but the intricate musical textures are unmistakably Schmidts own. The more you listen, the more it captivates you.

Tracklisting:

1.Piano Quintet, Op. 51: 1. Lent et grave – Anime
2.Piano Quintet, Op. 51: 2. Lent
3.Piano Quintet, Op. 51: 3. Anime
4.A tour d’anches, Op. 97: 1. A courre
5.A tour d’anches, Op. 97: 2. Sur un rythme prevu
6.A tour d’anches, Op. 97: 3. Nocturne – sarabande
7.A tour d’anches, Op. 97: 4. Quasimodo