Program

Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)
Barcarolle #3, Nocturne #6, Valse-Caprice #3, Fantaisie for flute and piano

Frédéric Chopin (1820-1869)
Barcarolle, Nocturne Op.15, No. 2, Grande Valse Brillante, Op.34, No.1

Francis Poulenc (1899-1963)
Sonate for flute and piano

Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
3 Images de Debussy: Reflets dans l'eau - Hommage à Rameau - Mouvement  

From the time he began his piano studies at the age of three and a half, JEAN-CLAUDE PENNETIER has distinguished himself, winning two first prizes at the Paris Conservatory and going on to win major international awards, including the Prix Gabriel Fauré and first prizes at the Concours Genève and Concours International de Montréal.

When he was 30, he interrupted his performing career to broaden and deepen his musical experience through such diverse activities as conducting, composing, and participating in musical theatre and opera for children. After several years of exploration and enrichment, M. Pennetier resumed his performing career, and has recently appeared with l'Orchestre de Paris, l'Orchestre National de Bordeaux Aquitaine and the festivals of Prades, Naantali, Kuhmo, and Seattle.