I found this marvellous composer completely by accident on UA-cam. Thank you once again Brilliant Classics for not only championing the aknowleged masters of classical music but also composers like this who very clearly deserve much much more attention.
Thank you for presenting this. As a female born in 19th century France she faced insurmountable obstacles to receiving an education and training. Sadly, her family and society in general had no interest in her education or her music. Fortunately, because a few enlightened composers and others recognized her talent, we are fortunate to hear some of her works miraculously salvaged from oblivion.
A comment by San Sains is very telling "I never thought a woman could compose such good music" - It seems even those rare people who recognised her talent and musical voice were often very much crippled by the pervading sexism that was so strong. Although now we like to think of ourselves as a more enlightened age it seems women composers - and also composers who are not white are still not getting nearly enough of a look in. Or a listen to. Hopefully though it is not too optimistic to say the tide is beginning to turn.
this is a beautiful recording & I love the Trois Melodies which I believe are originally for voice....I can't find the sheet music anywhere, where can I find it.....best wishes
Подобно первым лучам зари, эта музыка открывает вам глаза на новые обещания и на все чудеса природы. Вызывая невероятные силы, эти произведения трогают струны сердца, вызывают ностальгию и пробуждают любовь, ободранные жизни и оцепенение измученных стражников
Tracklist:
00:00:00 Mélani Hélène Bonis: Flute Sonata in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 64: I. Andantino con moto
00:05:59 Mélani Hélène Bonis: Flute Sonata in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 64: II Scherzo vivace
00:08:19 Mélani Hélène Bonis: Flute Sonata in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 64: III. Adagio
00:15:00 Mélani Hélène Bonis: Flute Sonata in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 64: IV. Finale moderato
00:20:11 Mélani Hélène Bonis: Trois Mélodies, Op. 91: I. Viola
00:22:51 Mélani Hélène Bonis: Trois Mélodies, Op. 91: II. Sauvez-moi
00:26:14 Mélani Hélène Bonis: Trois Mélodies, Op. 91: III. Songe
00:30:02 Mélani Hélène Bonis: Scherzo, Op. 187
00:35:02 Mélani Hélène Bonis: Pièce, Op. 189
00:39:58 Mélani Hélène Bonis: Air vaudois, Op. 108
00:44:31 Mélani Hélène Bonis: Une flûte soupire, Op. 121
00:46:37 Mélani Hélène Bonis: Andante et allegro, Op. 133: I. Andante
00:50:38 Mélani Hélène Bonis: Andante et allegro, Op. 133: II. Allegro
Mélanie Hélène Bonis
I found this marvellous composer completely by accident on UA-cam. Thank you once again Brilliant Classics for not only championing the aknowleged masters of classical music but also composers like this who very clearly deserve much much more attention.
Thank you for presenting this. As a female born in 19th century France she faced insurmountable obstacles to receiving an education and training. Sadly, her family and society in general had no interest in her education or her music. Fortunately, because a few enlightened composers and others recognized her talent, we are fortunate to hear some of her works miraculously salvaged from oblivion.
A comment by San Sains is very telling "I never thought a woman could compose such good music" - It seems even those rare people who recognised her talent and musical voice were often very much crippled by the pervading sexism that was so strong. Although now we like to think of ourselves as a more enlightened age it seems women composers - and also composers who are not white are still not getting nearly enough of a look in. Or a listen to. Hopefully though it is not too optimistic to say the tide is beginning to turn.
Thank you so much! There is so much beautiful music to discover. I never heard of this lady.
Merci à vous. C'est encore ,pour moi, une très belle découverte.
The union of flute and piano in the wonderful music of Mel Bonis is an amazing atmosphere of beauty and harmony, poetry and magic of sound! ❤
Ах, спасибо! Сладкозвучная флейта!И неожиданное открытие этой женщины-композитора!
what a gem! didn’t know about her thank you!
Grazie di cuore! Mi ricordo ancora l'atmosfera incantevole del fantastico concerto al Quirinale!
Serene and Wonderful Music Forever !
A wonderful surprise! Thank you! 🌸
Inspiring !
So good🥹🌸
this is a beautiful recording & I love the Trois Melodies which I believe are originally for voice....I can't find the sheet music anywhere, where can I find it.....best wishes
GREAT
Sublime music...it made me think of Luis Spohr´s Clarinet trio.
Pourquoi aucune plaque ne commémore le lieu de sa naissance ?
Подобно первым лучам зари, эта музыка открывает вам глаза на новые обещания и на все чудеса природы. Вызывая невероятные силы, эти произведения трогают струны сердца, вызывают ностальгию и пробуждают любовь, ободранные жизни и оцепенение измученных стражников
Serene and Wonderful Music Forever !