Cécile Chaminade: Pavane, from 'Trois dances anciennes', Op. 95

Chaminade (1857-1944) wrote the set of dances from which this piece is taken in 1899. It was the first piece by her that I ever played (and I have never had the scores for the other two pieces in the set). The piano writing is quite 'big'. The piece is dedicated to Edmond de Laheudrie (1861-1946), a Paris-based sculptor and patron of the arts who hosted concert One of his sculptures, the war damaged 'Le Monument aux Morts' commissioned by the people of Trevieres (Utah Beach) after WW1, was recast as part of the US National D-Day Memorial.
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[ohyeah217]

wow, this is a rare piece! where did you find this? well played!

[PSearPianist]

@ohyeah217 In my collection of old sheet music!  I have had this for about 40 years, so it was good to make use of it!

[aznboiij0sh]

As always wonderfully played, and thank you for the backround knowlege on the piece.Was very nice to read. Keep up the good work!

[PSearPianist]

Thank you - I will do my best!

[PSearPianist]

@indescribable23music There are too many other Chopin videos already on YouTube for it to be worthwhile adding any more!

[PSearPianist]

@indescribable23music I'll send you a message re this.

[PSearPianist]

Glad you liked it!

[PSearPianist]

Thank you!

[PSearPianist]

Thanks - I had no idea it was Women's Day! If so, it was a very suitable piece, although I don't think this piece is particularly feminine in style!

[654321654321]

very nice piece and interesting info. thanks.