(2004) French Trios nbr_cd:Booklet illustrate the French influences

illustrate the French influences

pliant rhythmic style and his unmistakable harmonic language

lyrical pieces embody the ideals of the Italian bel canto

which critics greeted enthusiastically upon its release in 2006

Composed in just eight days

(2004) French Trios nbr_cd:Booklet illustrate the French influencesXavier de Maistre is back with Gaby Pas Van Riet and Gunter Teuffel Harp prodigy Xavier de Maistre is back at Claves with an album of trios dedicated to France. Solo harpist in the ranks of the legendary Vienna Philharmonic, he shares the stage on this recording with flutist Gaby Pas Van Riet (who likewise appears here for the second time for Claves following a recording featuring flute duos and trios with Peter Lukas Graf) and violist Gunter Teuffel.