« Ce qui reste comme l'un des petits mystères du dernier demi-siècle d'histoire de la musique, c'est le fait que, malgré toute l'attractivité de sa voix musicale, l'œuvre de Jean-Michel Damase soit restée un secret si bien gardé ».
Christopher Morley
de ses notes sur le programme pour
Piano Music by
Jean-Michel Damase

Les œuvres les plus populaires à

Vacances (1990)
pour saxophone alto et piano
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Sonate en concert, Op 17 (1952)
pour flûte, piano et violoncelle (ad libitum)
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Trio (1962)
pour flûte, hautbois et piano
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Pavane variée (1992)
pour cor et piano
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Berceuse, Op 19 (1951)
pour cor et piano
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10 Études faciles et progressives (2002)
pour harpe

Catalogue

The following catalogue of works is based on information from various sources, including the composer, and is not complete. I have, however, discovered some inconsistencies in the dates listed from this material. Unless noted, I have used the earliest, as it is most likely the actual year of composition and not revision or publication.

Click on one of the following types of composition to go directly to works in that category.

Instrumental works for solo instrument with or without piano accompaniment

Chamber works for small ensembles of two or more players, except works for solo instrument with piano accompaniment

Concertante works for solo instrument(s) and orchestra

Orchestral including orchestral suites from ballets

Stage opera, ballet and film scores

Vocal works for solo voice, chorus, or voice(s) with orchestra 

Key to the abbreviations and symbols used in this catalogue