André Caplet. Why is he treated differently from certain composers? Why are some entitled to ‘their’ disc, whereas others have to share one?

So it is for Caplet. Quite rare are the discs devoted entirely to him: his Quintet is often paired with Magnard’s, his Suite persane with other dixtuors, his Two Pieces sometimes included in flute-piano recitals, not to mention the quite unknown Légende with saxophone.

Timpani and Initium here present a disc devoted to Caplet’s music, bringing together the works for winds with all their sumptuous colours. For its third disc (following a complete Onslow recording, then Koechlin), the Ensemble Initium is complete here, joined by top-flight collaborators: Laurent Wagschal and the young newcomers, the Ardeo Quartet.

This programme will delight lovers of French music and all those who enjoy discovering new colours performed by an eminent ensemble.