THE ART OF THREE
FAURÉ • RACHMANINOFF • SHOSTAKOVICH
Corda Piano Trio
This collection presents the most accessible piano works from 40 years of Denis Levaillant’s career, spanning 1978 to 2018. Featuring mostly pieces originally created for shows, films, and broadcasts, it showcases deeply melodic and emotionally resonant “piano songs” inspired by childhood and intimacy. Unlike the composer’s more complex and virtuosic works, these selections offer a harmonious, stylistically unified journey through his French-influenced musical world. Beautifully interpreted by acclaimed pianist Nicolas Horvath, a friend of the composer, the album invites listeners into a wide-ranging, heartfelt musical universe, including acclaimed pieces from theatre, ballet, and the Palme d’Or-winning film La Vie d’Adèle (Blue is the warmest colour).
GABRIEL FAURÉ | ||
Piano Trio in D minor, Op. 120 | 18:08 | |
1 | Allegro ma non troppo | 5:22 |
2 | Andantino | 8:21 |
3 | Allegro vivo | 4:25 |
SERGEI RACHMANINOFF | ||
4 | Trio élégiaque No. 1 in G minor | 13:21 |
DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH | ||
5 | Piano Trio No. 1 in C minor, Op. 8 | 12:34 |
ABOUT THE ARTIST
The CORDA PIANO TRIO is a Serbian ensemble formed in 2022, including Una Stanić (violin), Nemanja Stanković (cello), and Vladimir Milošević (piano). They have earned widespread acclaim, performing at top Serbian festivals and venues like the Kolarac Endowment and Belgrade Philharmonic. They received the 2023 Concert of the Year award and the Despot Stefan Lazarević Award for Musical Creativity. Since 2024, they have been ensemble-in-residence at the Kolarac Endowment. Their performances are noted for skill, expressiveness, and distinctive presence.
Una Stanić (violin) is a Serbian violinist acclaimed for her expressive artistry and international achievements. She studied in Vienna with Pavel Vernikov, in Graz with Vesna Stanković–Moff at, and was Artist in Residence at the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel. Currently a violin assistant at the Faculty of Music in Belgrade, she has performed at major festivals and venues, recently as a soloist with violinist Nigel Kennedy. Her work has been recognized with scholarships from Claudio Abbado and awards including the Belgrade City Award.
Nemanja Stanković (cello) is one of the most prominent Serbian cellists of today. Educated in Serbia, Austria, and Italy, he is Assistant Professor at the Chamber Music Department of the Faculty of Music in Belgrade. Former principal cellist of the Belgrade Philharmonic and guest principal of the Milan Symphony Orchestra, he has performed as soloist and chamber musician across Europe, Asia, North America, and Africa. A committed collaborator with contemporary composers, he has received numerous prizes, including two City of Belgrade Awards.
Vladimir Milošević (piano) is a distinguished Serbian pianist who debuted at Carnegie Hall in 2005. He studied in Belgrade and at the Incontri col Maestro academy in Italy. Vladimir has performed worldwide in major concert halls and collaborated with many leading soloists and orchestras. He teaches at the Faculty of Music Art in Belgrade and has received awards from competitions in France, Poland, and the USA. His performances have been recorded internationally for television broadcasts.