Hyperion RPC #80 - Dupont PC #3 and Benoit Symphonic Poem

[4candles]

The Conservatoire de Liege also seems to have the Concerto en mi mineur – presumably the 'Concerto symphonique' – although it seems they only have the string parts and full score rather than a full set of parts.

The early concerto mentioned by Fétis is presumably his Op.11, of which only the first movement seems to exist (for e.g. in the British Library) as a reduction/arrangement for piano.

Finally, the other 'concerto' mentioned by Fétis and marked in the liner notes as Op.31, may be an error by Fétis. The opus is actually a 'Grande étude de concert pour le piano. Op. 31' according to the BnF catalogue.

[FBerwald]

This Concerto symphonique in E minor seems worthy of further investigation considering that Berlioz thought so highly of it... according to the booklet! If the Full score is available then the parts can be made.

[Gareth Vaughan]

Well sleuthed, 4candles. Yes, that concerto symphonique is intriguing. I wonder if they would copy the full score. I shall ask. Do you have the catalogue number to hand?

[4candles]

On looking again, it looks like were looking at a manuscript rather than a printed copy.

The various materials are in 'Fonds Dupont, August (60) / Location: BLc 02 (mezzanine) / Cote 0211 / Barcodes 1056006 (carton 11 - string parts) , 1056008 (carton 4b - string parts) and 1056009 (carton 4a - L'harmonie)'. Where's 007 I wonder?! 

Hope that helps.

[Alan Howe]

Where's 007 I wonder?!

Indeed.

[Gareth Vaughan]

Thanks, 4candles. I found it. Yes a MS full score. Well, one can but ask.

[Alan Howe]

Best wishes for the attempt, Gareth...

[Sharkkb8]

This Hyperion "Romantic Piano Concerto" thread has understandably quieted down a bit, but....the recording is scheduled for release at the end of this week.

https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/8697038--dupont-benoit-piano-concertos

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Romantic-Concerto-Shelley-Sinfonieorchester-Hyperion/dp/B07ZW9Y395/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=benoit+dupont&qid=1580185122&s=music&sr=1-1

https://www.amazon.com/Romantic-Piano-Concerto-Vol-80/dp/B07ZW9Y395/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Romantic+Piano+Concerto+80&qid=1580185248&sr=8-1

https://music.apple.com/us/album/dupont-benoit-piano-concertos/1483043767

[Mark Thomas]

Auguste Dupont's Piano Concerto No.3 turns out to be a very worthwhile and enjoyable, if anonymous, discovery. The expansive first movement is properly dramatic, although I suspect that its material may prove to be unmemorable, and the finale avoids tail-chasing while still being chock-full of pianistic fireworks, but the slow movement is an absolutely gorgeous gem of a piece, sensuously lyrical and heartfelt. I'd certainly welcome an opportunity to hear more of Dupont's music. Needless to say Howard Shelley gives his all in a very committed performance.