Jean-François Michel

Canto y Danza

With Canto y Danza [song and dance] the composer is requesting the specific B-trumpet sound (but the Canto part could very well be played on flugelhorn). The piece starts with a sober song developping very softly during the 19 first bars on the same single note ostinato on the piano wich, from then is amplifying progressively with richer chords. This part is interrupted twice with lively and elegant cadenzas, the second one making the bridge to de Danza with a fast changing meter Vivace which launches finally a dazing Presto on uneven measures (10/8, 7/8 et 12/8) which keeps in balance thanks to smart rhythmical support on the piano.
Jean-François Michel has developed a creativ and versatile repertoire for his numerous and talented students. Nevertheless, the evident quality of these musical works can successfully enrich recital concert programs outside pedagogical institutions.(jpm)