JEAN FRANÇAIX (1912-1997): String Trio, Le Colloque des deux Perruches for Flute and Alto Flute, Divertimento for Flute and Piano, Cantate de Méphisto for Baritone, String Quartet and Double Bass.

Description: In his 80s, Françaix supervised this 1996 Dutch album of four pieces for varied forces, writing the engaging booklet notes and performing with undimmed skill in the Divertimento which he wrote back in 1953 for the flautist Jean-Pierre Rampal. No texts. Various performers including Françaix himself (piano - Divertimento). Original 1996 Ottavo release.