“The incarnation of pure genius for Quebec and Canada” is Alain Lefèvre’s unequivocal assessment of André Mathieu. This composer and pianist, a child prodigy who was once dubbed “the Canada Mozart,” has been largely forgotten, but Lefèvre’s ambition is to revive public interest in André Mathieu. “The first piece I ever heard by this composer was his Prélude romantique,” relates Lefèvre. “I was fifteen at the time, and was stunned by its beauty. André Mathieu has been my passion ever since. I think it’s almost scandalous that he remains unknown.”
ANDRÉ MATHIEU
1. Concerto de Québec
2. Printemps canadien
3. Été canadien
4. Prélude No.5
5. Berceuse
6. Laurentienne No.2
7. Bagatelle No.1
8. Les Mouettes
9. Tristesse
10. Bagatelle No.4
11. Dans la nuit
12. Abeilles piquantes
BORIS PETROWSKI
13. Fantasie «Hommage à Matieu» en sol mineur
WALTER BOUDREAU
14. Valse de l’Asile
