Pianist Emmanuel Despax’s latest album, Après un rêve, is a tribute to the beauty and elegance of the Belle Époque era. Despax showcases his masterful technique and interpretation of the music, bringing new life to these timeless works. Highlights include Cécile Chaminade’s Nocturne and Henri Duparc’s Aux étoiles, alongside Poulenc’s Les Soirées de Nazelles, Debussy’s Claire de lune, Saint-Saëns’ Danse macabre, Ravel’s Gaspard de la nuit, and of course, Fauré’s Après un rêve, in Despax’s own transcription for piano. He has also curated a selection of poetry to complement the repertoire heard here, a tribute to the artistic influence of his grandfather.
Emmanuel Despax: Après un rêve
