In times of torment
CHAMBER WORKS 1941-1944
Yves Ramette
OVERVIEW
IN TIMES OF TORMENT, from the late composer Yves Ramette (1921-2012), displays major themes from almost every single musical era. Composed from 1941-1944 in Paris during the Nazi occupation, the album presents a unique perspective from Ramette, breaking away from the virtuosic piano works found in his previous albums to showcase varying chamber ensembles. Although his sonatas were written for the virtuosic violin and cello, the piano continues to be highlighted throughout his pieces, making it more than an accompaniment, but rather a featured instrument.
HIGHLIGHTS
Ramette’s previous albums on Navona Records include, THE GOLDEN GALAXY, AT THE PRECIPICE, WITH PASSION, and CASCADING INTO REVERIE
Ramette’s favorite instrument was the piano, however he also studied the violin with Robert Duforestel in France
Ramette’s vast knowledge of the violin technique can be seen in both of his violin sonatas and his string quartet
Ramette’s Cello Sonata was performed by Carmine Miranda (cello) and Karolina Rojahn (piano) at the 2015 PARMA Music Festival held in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Ramette passed away in June 2012 and is survived by his wife, Maryse Ramette. Navona Records is proud to honor this exceptional composer’s legacy with this release
CREDITS
string quartet, Op. 20
Recorded October 13, 2015 at Reduta Hall,
in Olomouc, Czech Republic
Session Producer Richard Mlynář
Session Engineer Aleš Dvořák
3 Poems of Francis Carco
Recorded November 12, 2015 at Futura
Productions, in Roslindale MA
Session Producer Matt Konrad
Session Engineer John Weston
violin sonata No. 1, Op. 18
Recorded August 18, 2015 at Futura
Productions, in Roslindale MA
Session Producer Matt Konrad
Session Engineer John Weston
violin sonata No. 2, Op. 23
Recorded August 18, 2015 at Futura
Productions, in Roslindale MA
Session Producer Matt Konrad
Session Engineer John Weston
Cello Sonata
Recorded August 17, 2015 at Futura
Productions, in Roslindale MA
Session Producer Vít Mužík
Session Engineer John Weston
Artwork The Garden of Earthly
Delights by Hieronymus Bosch
Executive Producer Bob Lord
Audio Director Jeff LeRoy
Production Engineer Nate Hunter
Art & Production Director Brett Picknell
Graphic Designers Ryan Harrison, Emily Roulo
A&R Sam Renshaw
Marketing Specialist Morgan MacLeod
Release Date: April 8th, 2016
Catalog #: NV6035
TRACK LISTING
1 string quartet, Op. 20
Vít Mužík, violin; Igor Kopyt, violin; Dominika Mužíková, viola;
Petr Nouzovský, cello
3 Poems of Francis Carco
Erik Van Heyningen, baritone; Vanessa Holroyd, flute; Nancy Russo, harp; Jonathan Roberts, piano; Shaw Pong Liu, violin; Emily Dahl, viola; Leo Eguchi, cello
2 I. Madrigal
3 II. Amour
4 III. Berceuse
violin sonata No. 1, Op. 18
Vít Mužík, violin; Karolina Rojahn, piano
5 I. Allegro
6 II. Andante molto sostenuto
7 III. Allegro
violin sonata No. 2, Op. 23
Vít Mužík, violin; Karolina Rojahn, piano
8 I. Allegro
9 II. Adagio non troppo
10 III. Allegro Moderato
Cello Sonata
Carmine Miranda, cello; Karolina Rojahn, piano
11 I. Plutôt Lent (Rather Slow)
12 II. Moderato - Très Calme (Moderato – Very Calm)
13 III. Tempo Primo
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