Code: JP5018
ISMN: 979-0-3019-0461-9
Collioure is episodic in form, contrasting a somber
lyricism with fleeting faster rhythmic sections which
are varied at each presentation. The piece was named
after a striking black and white photograph of an
ancient Basque castle perched dramatically above the
Mediterranean seaside village of Collioure. The brooding
face of the castle and the jagged rocky cliffside upon
which it is perched are conjured up by the
characteristic deep sounds of the English horn, cello,
and the low range of the piano, whereas the lively
bustle of the town below is heard in the more playful,
dancing sections. Approximately 10.5 minutes.