GABRIEL PIERNÉ (1863-1937): Piano Quintet in E Minor, Op. 41, LOUIS VIERNE (1870-1937): String Quartet in D Minor, Op. 12.

Description: There is only one other recording of the Pierné, a work of 1917, which one combines the melodic gift of Massenet and the cyclical form and structural weight of Franck. Vierne's quartet dates from 1894 while the composer was still a student of Widor and Franck's influence is more clearly present although the tension and rich harmonies foreshadow much of Vierne's mature œuvre. Piers Lane (piano), Goldner String Quartet.