Rob Goorhuis

Chansons Bachiques

In this four-movement suite, every moment sings of a different type of French wine.
All these wines have their origins in the little French village of Savigny-les-Beaune in Burgundy and are made by wine-grower Pierre Guillemot.
It was theexcellent quality of the wines that inspired Rob Goorhuis into writing this composition.

The first three movements deal with three red wines made of the Pinot Noir grape which all bear the Premier Cru designation.
The final movement wasinspired by a white wine made of Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay.
In the nature of their musical material, the various movements not only give a characterisation of the taste of the wines. they also hint at impressions of the respective vineyards andtheir surroundings.

1st Movement Les Narbantons - Giocoso
2nd Movement Les Jarrons - Gracioso
3rd Movement Les Serpentieres - Festivo
4rd Movement Dessus des Golardes - Vivace.