À L’aventure

This Centrediscs recording is a retrospect of what Québec composer Denis Gougeon feels is some of his strongest works written between the years 1987 and 2002. Gougeon describes himself as an “intuitive” composer who wishes to touch the listener emotionally; and the four works recorded here are ample proof of his musical passion and communicative skills.

“I was glad to make the acquaintance of this fine composer. More please.”

– Allen Gimbel, American Record Guide

1. À l’aventure!

2. Heureux qui, comme…

3-7. Jeux de cordes *

8. Clere Vénus *

* World premiere recording / Création mondiale

PERFORMERS:

Orchestre Métropolitain du Grand Montréal; Walter Boudreau (conductor / chef d’orchestre)
Marie-Danielle Parent (soprano); Ensemble de la SMCQ; Walter Boudreau (conductor / chef d’orchestre)
Quatour à cordes Erato: Emilie Haudenschild & Attila Adamka (violins / violons); Heinz Haudenschild (viola / alto); Emeric Kostyak (cello / violoncelle)
Orchestre Métropolitain du Grand Montréal; Walter Boudreau (conductor / chef d’orchestre)