Ernest Chausson

The law-student-turned-composer, Ernest Chausson, was born on 20 January 1855 in Paris. He studied first with Massenet and later Cesar Franck. His subsequent life did not produce a great deal of music, and even today we hear little. The Poème for violin and orchestra is typical of his style and occasionally performed. He died at Limay on 10 June 1899.

A selection of M&V articles about Ernest Chausson

Ensemble. 2011 Specials - A roundup of London concerts enjoyed by Bill Newman, featuring recitals by Alice Sara Ott, the Emerson Quartet, Martin Fröst and Roland Pontinen, the Orchestra of the Polish EU Presidency, Kreeta-Julia Heikkilä and Roope Grondahl, and Martino Tirimo's Rosamunde Trio

CD Spotlight. An Impressive Performance - Michael Ludwig plays music by John Corigliano, heard by Patric Standford. '... should not fail to entertain ...'

Ensemble. A Remarkable Event - Paul Sarcich visits the West Cork Chamber Music Festival

CD Spotlight. Glowing Performances - Music by Koechlin and Jongen, recommended by Howard Smith. '... a truly outstanding recital ...'

Ensemble. A Cross Section - Bill Newman comments on some recent concerts at London's Wigmore Hall

CD Spotlight. Exquisitely Nuanced - Steve Davislim sings Vierne and Chausson, recommended by Howard Smith. 'I cannot think of higher praise.'

Ensemble. Sparkling Performances - Yvonne Kenny and Iain Burnside at London's Wigmore Hall, reviewed by Robert Hugill

Ensemble. Darkness to light - Malcolm Tattersall is at the Australian Festival of Chamber Music

Ensemble. A musical treasure - Aaron Rosand plays Beethoven, appreciated by Lawrence Budmen