Duo Perlamusica - Fantaisie / Works for Piano & Guitar (2017)

Partners in work for the last fifteen years, Sophie Rudaz Mudry and Grégory Scalesia propose an unusual duo: piano and guitar. Searching for balance, they have developed, over the years, a finesse and airiness in their listening faculty and interpretation that gives their repertoire a subtle and singular nature.

In 2008, they founded the PerlaMusica association and organised their first concerts with chamber orchestra at the Fondation Louis Moret in Martigny and the Vidondée in Riddes. In 2010, they re-orchestrated the Concierto de Aranjuez, Bach and Beethoven concertos for a brass ensemble, an extremely rich experience through which the two Valaisan virtuosos were able to offer the audience, with small formations, important works usually reserved to large venues. An initiative that was particularly appreciated and welcomed with enthusiasm.

PerlaMusica also chooses total freedom in order better to meet its audience. Having fitted a bus with a stage and a piano, Sophie and Grégory tour in Valais, France and Spain, performing their singular repertoire. They have also been offering, since 2011 and in partnership with the Sion Media Library, readings to music that are becoming increasingly popular with the Sion audience. These readings are the fruit of collaboration with actors and producers Hélène Cattin and Fred Mudry.

TRACKLIST

01. Formentera per pianoforte e chitarra: Brillante
02. Cézanne, per pianoforte e chitarra: Moderato
03. Fantasia Op. 145 (for Guitar & Piano): I. Andantino (Quiet & dreamy)
04. Fantasia Op. 145 (for Guitar & Piano): II. Vivacissimo (Leggero e volante)
05. Fantasia pour guitare et piano: Allegro moderato
06. Cuatro piezas para dos, Latin Suite: I. Moderato
07. Cuatro piezas para dos, Latin Suite: II. Lento
08. Cuatro piezas para dos, Latin Suite: III. Tango-Tempo
09. Cuatro piezas para dos, Latin Suite: IV. Vivo
10. Insieme Op. 72 for Guitar & Harpsichord or Piano: I. Theme. Allegretto semplice e spontaneo (Based on a theme by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco)
11. Insieme Op. 72 for Guitar & Harpsichord or Piano: II. Un poco agitato
12. Insieme Op. 72 for Guitar & Harpsichord or Piano: III. Alla marcia
13. Insieme Op. 72 for Guitar & Harpsichord or Piano: IV. Largo e dignitoso
14. Insieme Op. 72 for Guitar & Harpsichord or Piano: V. Scherzoso
15. Insieme Op. 72 for Guitar & Harpsichord or Piano: VI. Alla siciliana
16. Insieme Op. 72 for Guitar & Harpsichord or Piano: VII. Finale
17. Omaggio a Piazzolla, elegia per chitarra e pianoforte: Moderato
18. Milonga sin Palabras: Lento malinconico
19. Verano Porteño: Allegro moderato
20. Invierno Porteño: Lento