French Works for Violin and Piano: Auric, Françaix, Satie, Milhaud & Poulenc

Here is one of the most unusual albums from Frank Peter Zimmermann’s discography, recorded with his long-time chamber music partner Alexander Lonquich. It highlights rare modern French pieces for violin and piano, from sonatas by members of the Groupe des Six to the witty sonatina of Françaix and Satie’s Choses vues à droite et à gauche. A repertoire dear to Zimmermann’s heart, who often confessed his deep attraction for the French culture (its arts, its language… and its red wines).