Denis Dufour, composer

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Mainly composed of short instrumental duets, this set of chamber works by Denis Dufour had never yet been issued on a monographic CD. The influence of his former teachers Pierre Schaeffer, Ivo Malec and Guy Reibel at the CNSM de Paris is noticeable in the accurate, natural instrumental writing; combined with a specific morphological approach, typically inherited from years of a familiar practice in the electroacoustic studio. This enabled him to imagine, and render his music so perceptible and in a way ‘organic’. With some grace, and almost a playful innocence, the shapes of these duets (except the first work, for five instruments) can be followed through apparent natural developments that hide torments and spells: inviting a deeper, more contemplative re-listening. Unmistakably, a very sensitive and French styled mood emerges from this collection of works, which could probably suit both, the audience of a high levelled contemporary creation and the inquiring music lovers of our times.

INVENTIONS 2018 58'41

1. Stèle pour Pierre Schaeffer 2013 05'04

for flute*, alto saxophone, bass clarinet,

trumpet*** and violoncello

2. Oriflamme 2006 10'59

for soprano saxophone and percussion

3-5. Duel 1990 03'55

for 2 trumpets

3. Andante, molto rubato 01'12

4. Largo 01'33

5. Allegro 00'59

6-10. Cinq formes d’appel 2013 09'01

for trumpet in Bb** and bass clarinet

6. Appel 02'30

7. Alerte 01'48

8. Annonce 01'20

9. Invite 01'10

10. Rappel 01'49

11. Poursuite 2011 08'47

for violin and violoncello

12. Spiritus Stella 2007 09'22

for 2 viola de gambas

13. Dune 1981 08'03

for 2 flute

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