FORGOTTEN PIANO ROMANTICS, VOL. 1 – TALES AND BALLADS, OP. 34

Composer(s): Peter Benoit

Artist(s): Josef de Beenhouwer
Reference: KTC1551
Barcode: 8711801015514
Format: 1 CD
Release date: 2017-03-30
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Peter Benoit (b. Harelbeke, August 17, 1834; d. Antwerp, March 8, 1901) is the founder of the Flemish "National School" and as such the most remarkable 19th century Flemish composer. Yet his musical nationalism (which manifests itself almost exclusively in his works for chorus and orchestra) dates only from about 1865.

Benoit completed his studies at the conservatory, where his main teacher was F.J. Fétis, in 1857 by obtaining the Prix de Rome. This enabled him to study in Germany and Bohemia on an extended trip in 1858. Between 1959 and 1863 he lived mainly in Paris, where he was conductor of the "Bouffes" in 1862-63.

In these years he wrote a large number of instrumental works, chiefly for the piano. For many of them he immediately found a publisher, mostly in Paris. Although these compositions do not yet completely reveal his personal style, the deserve our attention, especially because they clearly surpass the average level of the Belgian piano compositions of those days. Some of his best pieces are to be found in two works that were both published as op. 34: the Sonata in G flat major and the 15 Tales and Ballads.

1. Suite No. 1, Op. 34 “To mademoiselle Angèle Tailhardat”: Vertelsel: Schemerschimmen
Composer: Peter Benoit
Artist(s): Josef de Beenhouwer

2. Suite No. 1, Op. 34 “To mademoiselle Angèle Tailhardat”: Ballade: Allerzielenavond
Composer: Peter Benoit
Artist(s): Josef de Beenhouwer

3. Suite No. 1, Op. 34 “To mademoiselle Angèle Tailhardat”: Vertelsel: De Elzenkoning
Composer: Peter Benoit
Artist(s): Josef de Beenhouwer

4. Suite No. 2, Op. 34 “To My Friend Alphone Mailly”: Ballade: Het Smidje
Composer: Peter Benoit
Artist(s): Josef de Beenhouwer

5. Suite No. 2, Op. 34 “To My Friend Alphone Mailly”: Vertelsel: Spokendans in de Duinen
Composer: Peter Benoit
Artist(s): Josef de Beenhouwer

6. Suite No. 2, Op. 34 “To My Friend Alphone Mailly”: Ballade: Zielsbegeestering
Composer: Peter Benoit
Artist(s): Josef de Beenhouwer

7. Suite No. 3, Op. 34 “To mademoiselle Pauline de Smet”: Vertelsel: Paardenrit
Composer: Peter Benoit
Artist(s): Josef de Beenhouwer

8. Suite No. 3, Op. 34 “To mademoiselle Pauline de Smet”: Ballade: Legende van de Leiegeest
Composer: Peter Benoit
Artist(s): Josef de Beenhouwer

9. Suite No. 3, Op. 34 “To mademoiselle Pauline de Smet”: Vertelsel: Nachtvlinders
Composer: Peter Benoit
Artist(s): Josef de Beenhouwer

10. Suite No. 4, Op. 34 “To My Friend Etienne Pradeau”: Ballade: De Verlatene
Composer: Peter Benoit
Artist(s): Josef de Beenhouwer

11. Suite No. 4, Op. 34 “To My Friend Etienne Pradeau”: Vertelsel: Heksentoneel
Composer: Peter Benoit
Artist(s): Josef de Beenhouwer

12. Suite No. 4, Op. 34 “To My Friend Etienne Pradeau”: Ballade: Bij ‘t Kleppen van het Angelus
Composer: Peter Benoit
Artist(s): Josef de Beenhouwer

13. Suite No. 5, Op. 34: Vertelsel: Van ‘t Kabouterken
Composer: Peter Benoit
Artist(s): Josef de Beenhouwer

14. Suite No. 5, Op. 34: Ballade: Dolende Kludde (Minnesmart)
Composer: Peter Benoit
Artist(s): Josef de Beenhouwer

15. Suite No. 5, Op. 34: Vertelsel: Van de Maan-elfe en de Nikkertjes
Composer: Peter Benoit
Artist(s): Josef de Beenhouwer

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FORGOTTEN PIANO ROMANTICS, VOL. 1 – TALES AND BALLADS, OP. 34
€ 21,50
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Peter Benoit (b. Harelbeke, August 17, 1834; d. Antwerp, March 8, 1901) is the founder of the Flemish "National School" and as such the most remarkable 19th century Flemish composer. Yet his musical nationalism (which manifests itself almost exclusively in his works for chorus and orchestra) dates only from about 1865.

Benoit completed his studies at the conservatory, where his main teacher was F.J. Fétis, in 1857 by obtaining the Prix de Rome. This enabled him to study in Germany and Bohemia on an extended trip in 1858. Between 1959 and 1863 he lived mainly in Paris, where he was conductor of the "Bouffes" in 1862-63.

In these years he wrote a large number of instrumental works, chiefly for the piano. For many of them he immediately found a publisher, mostly in Paris. Although these compositions do not yet completely reveal his personal style, the deserve our attention, especially because they clearly surpass the average level of the Belgian piano compositions of those days. Some of his best pieces are to be found in two works that were both published as op. 34: the Sonata in G flat major and the 15 Tales and Ballads.