Various Composers - Élégance. French music for flute and harp (Juliette Hurel; Isabelle Moretti)

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1. Jean Cras - Suite en duo: I. Préambule. Modéré
2. Jean Cras - Suite en duo: II. Modéré
3. Jean Cras - Suite en duo: III. Assez lent
4. Jean Cras - Suite en duo: IV. Danse à onze temps. Très animé
5. Gabriel Fauré - Sicilienne, Op. 78 (arr. H. Büsser)
6. Gabriel Fauré - 2 Mélodies, Op. 46: No. 2, Clair de lune (arr. J. Hurel & I. Moretti)
7. Maurice Ravel - Vocalise-étude en forme de habanera, M. 51 (arr. J. Hurel & I. Moretti)
8. Jacques Ibert - Entr'acte
9. Georges Bizet - Carmen, Act II & III: Entr'acte (arr. K. Walther)
10. Claude Debussy - Suite bergamasque, L. 75 (arr. J. Hurel & I. Moretti): I. Prélude. Moderato tempo rubato
11. Claude Debussy - Suite bergamasque, L. 75 (arr. J. Hurel & I. Moretti): II. Menuet. Andante
12. Claude Debussy - Suite bergamasque, L. 75 (arr. J. Hurel & I. Moretti): III. Clair de lune. Andante très expressif
13. Claude Debussy - Suite bergamasque, L. 75 (arr. J. Hurel & I. Moretti): IV. Passepied. Allegretto ma non troppo
14. Clémence de Grandval - Valse mélancolique
15. Eugène Bozza - Deux Impressions: No. 1, La Fontaine de la Villa Médicis. Tranquille et doucement rêveur
16. Eugène Bozza - Deux Impressions: No. 2, La Danse d'Elke. Andantino (souple et sans rigueur)
17. Gabriel Fauré - Dolly, Op. 56: No. 1, Berceuse (arr. E. Hamelle)
18. Reynaldo Hahn - Les Chansons grises: No. 5, L'Heure exquise (arr. J. Hurel & I. Moretti)

Juliette Hurel, flute

Isabelle Moretti, harp

Date: 2026

Label: harmonia mundi

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Flutist Juliette Hurel and harpist Isabelle Moretti present an inspired selection of French music, seamlessly blending foundational masterpieces with rare historical works. The recital showcases the duo’s exceptional virtuosity and stylistic finesse across a diverse range of compositional styles. The program highlights the intensely vocal, melodic lines of Gabriel Fauré, explores Claude Debussy’s playful experimentation with instrumental timbres and resonances, and features the subtly sculpted writing of Jean Cras. Ultimately, this immersive collaboration underscores the profound expressive verve and nuanced dynamic range of the flute and harp pairing within the French classical tradition.

Born 1970 in Auxerre, French flutist Juliette Hurel is the Principal Flute of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra and a professor at the Rotterdam Conservatoire (Codarts). A graduate of the Paris Conservatoire and a nominee at the Victoires de la Musique Classique, she is recognized as a leading global flutist. Hurel performs extensively as a soloist with major international orchestras and in prestigious venues like the Concertgebouw and Wigmore Hall. She is passionately committed to contemporary music—premiering works by Pascal Dusapin and Bruno Mantovani—as well as interdisciplinary projects. Her acclaimed discography spans from Bach to neglected women composers, performed on an 18-carat gold Pearl flute.

Born in Lyon in 1964, French classical harpist Isabelle Moretti is an internationally acclaimed concert artist, educator, and environmental advocate. She frequently performs at major global venues and festivals, collaborating with notable musicians like flutist Juliette Hurel and conductor François Leleux. Her extensively praised discography has earned prestigious awards, including a Victoire de la Musique and the Prix Charles Cros. A dedicated educator, Moretti serves as a professor at the Paris Conservatoire and conducts international masterclasses. Honored as an Officer of the French National Order of Merit and the Order of Arts and Letters, she received the Grand Prix Tissier-Grandpierre in 2024.

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