The instrumental music of France has always offered two intrinsic qualities: amazing virtuosity and nail-biting expression.

 

In this programme, Paul Goodchild delivers his world-renowned musicianship through French music which excites the senses and draws a beautiful portrait of 20th Century Paris. 

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Jaques Ibert:   Impromptu  

 

Jacques Castérède:  Brèves Recontres:  

Divertissement 

Pavane

Scherzo

 

Joseph Canteloube:

In tempo of a Bourée from Auvergne

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Alan Holley:

Picasso's Dove

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Jean Françaix (trans. Henning Brauel):

Le Gay Paris:

Marche-Trio 

Valse

Galop