The Life of a Composer
The Life of a Composer
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The Life of a Composer - 5 September 2026 - Christian Sinding
THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Christian Sinding Prepared by Paul Cooke With Jansson Antmann Sinding, C. Piano concerto in D flat, op 6 (1889/1901). Piers Lane, pf; Bergen PO/Andrew Litton. Hyperion CDA67555 [33:39] Sinding, C. Rustle of spring, op 32 no 3 (1896). Roger Woodward, pf. Warner 903…
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The Life of a Composer - 29 August 2026 - Anton Bruckner
THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Anton Bruckner Prepared by Noel Campbell With Geza Karacsony Bruckner, A. Locus iste (1869). Choir of St Bride's Church/Robert Jones. Naxos 8.550956 [02:40] Bruckner, A. Scherzo; Adagio, from String quintet no 2 in F (1879). Enrique Santiago, va; Melos Quartet. H…
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The Life of a Composer - 22 August 2026 - Tõru Takemetsu
THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Tõru Takemetsu Prepared by Rhys Owen With Anne-Louise Luccarini Takemitsu, T. Distance de fée. Michiko Kamiya, vn; Ian Brown, pf. Naxos 8.554401-02 [07:30] Takemitsu, T. Uninterrupted rests (1952-59). Roger Woodward, pf. ABC 446 739-2 [06:45] Takemitsu, T. Novemb…
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THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Richard Strauss Prepared and presented by David Brett Strauss, R. Serenade in E flat, op 7 (1881). London Winds/Michael Collins. Hyperion CDA66731/2 [08:30] Strauss, R. Don Juan, tone poem after Nikolaus Lenau, op 20 (1888). London SO/Claudio Abbado. DG 429 492-2 …
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The Life of a Composer - 8 August 2026 - Igor Stravinsky
THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Igor Stravinsky Prepared by Frank Morrison With Louise Holt Stravinsky, I. Scherzo fantastique, op 3 (1908). Seattle SO/Gerard Schwarz. Naxos 8.571224 [13:09] Stravinsky, I. Suite after Pergolesi (1925). Ray Chen, vn; Timothy Young, pf. Melba MR 301128 [18:08] St…
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The Life of a Composer - 1 August 2026 - Peteris Vasks
THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Peteris Vasks Prepared by Paul Cooke With Louise Holt Vasks, P. Musique du soir (1988). Sol Gabetta, vc; Irène Timacheff-Gabetta, org. Sony 88725423122 [12:47] Vasks, P. Voices: Symphony for string orchestra (1990-91). I Fiamminghi/Rudolf Werthen. Telarc 80457 [23…
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The Life of a Composer - 25 July 2026 - Ralph Vaughan-Williams
THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Ralph Vaughan-Williams Prepared by Rhys Owen With Peter Younie Vaughan Williams, R. The lark ascending (1914/20). Nicola Benedetti, vn; London PO/Andrew Litton. Decca 478 5338 [15:59] Vaughan Williams, R. The vagabond, from Songs of travel (1904). Bryn Terfel, bas…
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The Life of a Composer - 18 July 2026 - Antonio Vivaldi
THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Antonio Vivaldi Prepared and presented by David Brett Vivaldi, A. Trio sonata in D minor, RV64. Purcell Quartet. Chandos CHAN 0511 [08:37] Vivaldi, A. Stabat Mater, RV621. Andreas Scholl, ct; Ensemble 415/Chiara Banchini. Harmonia Mundi HMX 2908250.79 [18:46] Viv…
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The Life of a Composer - 11 July 2026 - Joseph Haydn
THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Joseph Haydn Prepared by Frank Morrison With Ross Hayes Haydn, J. Missa brevis in F, Hob.XXII:1 (1749-50). Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford; Academy of Ancient Music/Simon Preston. L’Oiseau-Lyre 421 654-2 [14:04] Haydn, J. String quartet in E flat, Hob.III:2 (…
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The Life of a Composer - 4 July 2026 - John Adams
THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER John Adams Prepared by Paul Cooke With Robert Gilchrist Adams, J. Short ride in a fast machine, from Two fanfares (1986). City of Birmingham SO/Simon Rattle. EMI CDC 5 68081 2 [04:24] Adams, J. China gates (1977). Peter Waters, pf. Tall Poppies TP108 [05:15] Ada…
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