Le Flem Piano Quintet...

[Alan Howe]

Here are some audio samples of the Witkowski:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Witkowski-Quatuor-cordes-Quintette-piano/dp/B004G8Z3IQ/ref=dm_cd_album_lnk

[LateRomantic75]

Ah yes, the Witkowski. It's a very fine work in the Franckian mould, with moments of tempestuous drama contrasting with moments of sunny lyricism. The finale, marked alla zingara, is ecstatically thrilling. I'd very much like to hear Witkowski's two symphonies!

[LateRomantic75]

Also worthy of mention is the Piano Quintet of Lucien Durosoir (1878-1955), a rather individual work characterized by contrasts of violent anger and delicate beauty. It can be found on this CD: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003JIQECS/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_ufV5sb0FP3PTC

I also highly recommend the discs of Durosoir's string quartets and violin/piano music on the same label. It's strangely compelling stuff.

[jerfilm]

I listened to the Cra Piano Quintet on YouTube last evening.  What a lovely piece and very much an impressionistic sound of his own.  Love it.

Jerry

[Alan Howe]

I'll sound a warning re. Durosoir - his music very individual, often quite ascetic and distinctly on the outer fringes of UC's remit. Seems he was a bit of a loner.