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Episode 53 – Aurelien Fort Pederzoli (Black Oak Ensemble) / Avant l’orage
On this episode of Classical Chicago, Cedille President Jim Ginsburg converses with Black Oak Ensemble violist Aurelien Fort Pederzoli about the ensemble’s upcoming album.
Avant l’orage offers seven rarely heard string trios from the 1920s and 30s, including world premiere recordings of trios by Henri Tomasi, Robert Casadesus, and Gustave Samazeuilh along with works by Jean Cras, Émile Goué, Jean Françaix, and Gabriel Pierné. Listen to learn more about the project through Aurelien’s personal insight.
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