Credits:

Irina Mejoueva

Description:

The infinite fluctuations of fragrant, carefree momentsthe elegance and sophistication of French music during the Belle poqueFrench piano music from the Belle poque (the Beautiful Era), spanning from the 1880s to World War I. This album brings together works by a diverse array of composers, including Debussy and Ravel, as well as Chabrierwho greatly influenced the twothe grand master Saint-Sans, the maverick Satie, Philippe, renowned as an educator, and Arn, who is virtually synonymous with the Belle poque. Mezhuevas fresh touch and supple, lyrical expression breathe new life into each distinctive piece, making this album truly captivating. Imbued with the unique atmosphere of this erafrom nostalgia for a past that will never return to a premonition of the impending catastrophethis is a poetic album. (Instrument used: 1922 New York Steinway)