Olivier Darbellay, Noëlle-Anne Darbellay & Benjamin Engeli - Constellations Ardentes (2018) [Official Digital Download 24/96]

‘Constellations Ardentes’ is the second disc from Challenge Classics focussing on Olivier Darbellay, one of the foremost horn players of our time.

The previous disc (CC72771) was a refined selection of Lieder and Songs for Tenor, Horn and Piano, where Darbellay was teamed with Christoph Pregardien and Michael Gees. This time the repertoire is centred on chamber music for horn from Brahms to the present day. In fact, the disc is a milestone of horn music, featuring the Trio for horn, violin and piano, Op. 40, by Johannes Brahms, followed by a precious and rare gem, the Quatre Petits Pieces for horn, viola and piano, composed by Charles Koechlin in 1920. Two pieces for this rather unique combination of horn and violin by two living composers, Peter Wirth and Jean-Luc Darbellay, round up this unusual and intriguing collection of rare works. Olivier Darbellay is joined by violinist Noelle-Anne Darbellay and pianist Benjamin Engeli on the album.

Tracklist:
01. Ori
02. Quatre petites pièces, Op. 32: I. Andante
03. Quatre petites pièces, Op. 32: II. Très modéré
04. Quatre petites pièces, Op. 32: III. Allegretto quasi andantino
05. Quatre petites pièces, Op. 32: IV. Scherzando
06. Lunules électriques
07. Horn Trio in E-Flat Major, Op. 40: I. Andante
08. Horn Trio in E-Flat Major, Op. 40: II. Scherzo
09. Horn Trio in E-Flat Major, Op. 40: III. Adagio mesto
10. Horn Trio in E-Flat Major, Op. 40: IV. Allegro con brio

Personnel:
Olivier Darbellay, norn
Noëlle-Anne Darbellay, violin & viola
Benjamin Engeli, piano