The Life of a Composer - 13-7-2024
THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Henryk Górecki Prepared and presented by James Nightingale Górecki, H. Epitaph, op 12 (1958). National Philharmonic Choir/Roman Kuklewicz; Polish NSO/Jan Krenz. Olympia OCD 385 [04:34] Górecki, H. Three pieces in olden style (1963). Tasmanian SO/Johannes Fritzsch. A…
The Life of a Composer - 6-7-2024
THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Jean Sibelius Prepared by Frank Morrison With Andrew Dziedzic Sibelius, J. Suite: Karelia, op 11 (1893). Finnish RSO/Jukka-Pekka Saraste. RCA RD87765 [14:29] Sibelius, J. String quartet in E flat (1885). Tempera Quartet. BIS CD-1376 [17:41] Sibelius, J. Four lyric …
The Life of a Composer - 29-6-2024
THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Jacques Ibert Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With Camille Mercep Ibert, J. Un matin sur l’eau; Scherzetto, from Six pieces (1916-17). Ernestine Stoop, hp. Olympia OCD 468 [07:23] Ibert, J. Escales (1922). Boston SO/Charles Munch. Sony 88875192992 [15:14] Ibert, J. Con…
The Life of a Composer - 22-6-2024
THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Darius Milhaud Prepared and presented by James Nightingale Milhaud, D. Scaramouche, op 165c (1939). Claude Delangle, sax; Singapore SO/Lan Shui. BIS CD-1357 [09:14] Milhaud, D. Quartet no 1, op 5 (1912). Arriaga String Quartet. Discover Int DICD 920290 [28:45] Milh…
The Life of a Composer - 15-6-2024
THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Alphons Diepenbrock Prepared by Paul Cooke With Camille Mercep Diepenbrock, A. Three ballads, op 1 (1885). Christoph Prégardien, ten; Rudolf Jansen, pf. Brilliant Classics 96103 [15:44] Diepenbrock, A. Cælestis urbs Jerusalem (1897). Netherlands Chamber Choir/Uwe Gro…
The Life of a Composer - 8-6-2024
THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Gabriel Fauré Prepared by Jennifer Foong With James Nightingale Fauré, G. Sonata no 1 in A, op 13 (c1877). Augustin Dumay, vn; Jean-Philippe Collard, pf. EMI CMS 7 62545 2 [23:24] Fauré, G. Chanson du pêcheur: Lamento, op 4 no 1 (c1872). Janet Baker, mezz; Gerald Moor…
The Life of a Composer - 1-6-2024
THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Ludwig von Beethoven Prepared by Frank Morrison With Andrew Dziedzic Beethoven, L. Sextet in E flat, op 71 (1796). Vienna Philharmonic Wind Group. Westminster RC 8808678121735 [20:25] Beethoven, L. Sonata no 17 in D minor, op 31 no 2, Tempest (1802). Maurizio Pollini,…
The Life of a Composer - 25-5-2024
THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Heitor Villa-Lobos Prepared by Jennifer Foong With Lily Bryant Villa-Lobos, H. Preludio no 2, op 20 (1913). Emmanuel Pahud, fl; Friedrich Edelmann, bn; Rebecca Rust, vc; David Apter, pf. Marco Polo 8.223527 [05:29] Villa-Lobos, H. Suite from Prole do bebe (1918). Artu…
The Life of a Composer - 18-5-2024
THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Heinrich von Herzogenberg Prepared by Paul Cooke With Robert Gilchrist Herzogenberg, H. Phantasie, op 15. Christian Altenburger, vn; Oliver Triendle, pf. cpo 777 428-2 [19:22] Herzogenberg, H. Psalm 116, op 34. Rheinische Kantorei/Hermann Max. cpo 777 728-2 [11:17] H…
The Life of a Composer - 11-5-2024
THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Christoph Graupner Prepared and presented by James Nightingale Graupner, C. Overture in D for two flutes, two violins, viola and harpsichord (c1730). Das Kleine Konzert/Hermann Max. cpo 999 592-2 [28:46] Graupner, C. Der Himmel; Infido cupido; Agitato da tempeste, from…