A point of encounter
1892—1983
Composer · Pianist · Harpsichordist
France
20th century · Neoclassicism
Overview
Germaine Tailleferre studied at the Paris Conservatoire, where she formed relationships with composers who would become part of Les Six. She was the group’s only woman, but her musical life extended across a much wider range of work: keyboard and chamber music, concertos, ballet, opera and film scores. Erik Satie supported her early career, and she continued composing over several decades. Her Concertino for Harp and Orchestra provides one route into a catalogue that continued well beyond the early Parisian group with which her name is often associated.
[1][2][3]Cultural context
French musical life, including Les Six, keyboard performance, theatre and film.
Musical Language
The publisher’s biography places her music in contact with French neoclassicism while noting the continuing influence of Fauré and Ravel. Keyboard writing and an affinity for harpsichord repertory were important resources. The harp Concertino offers a more orchestral entry, setting a solo instrument against an ensemble in three movements.[1][3]
A point of encounter
A few paths into the music. Follow a recording, a score, or the composer’s catalogue.
01 / Recording
Hear the solo harp in an orchestral setting. The Berliner Philharmoniker’s official album page introduces Marie-Pierre Langlamet’s recording with Juanjo Mena and provides links to the recording and streaming services.
Explore the Berliner Philharmoniker recording — External website; opens in a new tabSelected works
1 / 1 · Selected Works — not a complete catalogue.
| Work | Year & catalogue | Forces & genre | Resources & verification |
|---|---|---|---|
Concertino for Harp and Orchestra | 1927 | Solo harp and orchestra Concertino | Heugel Source-checked[3] |
A dash indicates that a date has not been established in this selection. External resources may have access or regional conditions.
Research
Original editorial summaries, checked against the sources below. Linked catalogues and recordings remain with their publishers and archives.
Publisher
Wise Music Classical — Germaine Tailleferre — External website; opens in a new tabSpecialist resource
Musées lausannois — Germaine Tailleferre authority record — External website; opens in a new tabPublisher
Wise Music Classical — Concertino for Harp and Orchestra — External website; opens in a new tabSpecialist resource
Berliner Philharmoniker — Digital album with harpist Marie-Pierre Langlamet — External website; opens in a new tabLast reviewed: