The Life of a Composer

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 9031774722 [01:55] Sinding, C. Trio no 2 in A minor, op 64 (1902).    András Kiss, vn; Tamás Koó, vc; Ilona Prunyi, pf. Marco Polo 8.223283 [26:51] Sinding, C. Romanze in D, op 100 (1910).    Andrej Bielow, vn; NDR Radio PO, Hanover/Frank Beermann. cpo 777 114-2 [09:02] Sinding, C. The stars shine so red, op 128 no 1; The dark wine, op 128 no 3; Barcarolle, op 128 no 4 (1925).    Bodil Arnesen, sop; Erling Ragnar Eriksen, pf. Naxos 8.553905 [06:32] Sinding, C. Fatum variations, op 94 (1909).    Helge Antoni, pf. Etcetera KTC 1047 [31:52]  

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. Harmonia Mundi HMC 901421 [21:19] Bruckner, A. Te Deum (1884).    Judith Blegen, sop; Margarita Lilowa, mezz; Claes-Håkan Ahnsjö, ten; Peter Meven, bass; Vienna State Opera Ch; Josef Böck, org; Vienna PO/Zubin Mehta. Decca 425 075-2 [21:03] Bruckner, A. Symphony no 7 in E (1881-83).    Vienna PO/Herbert von Karajan. DG 439 037-2 [01:06:06]  

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. November steps (1967).    Katsuya Yokoyama, shakuhachi; Kinshi Tsuruta, biwa; Concertgebouw O/Bernard Haitink. Philips 420 257-2 [19:26] Takemitsu, T. A flock descends into the pentagonal garden (1977).    Royal Concertgebouw O/John Adams. Radio Nederland RCO11004 [11:54] Takemitsu, T. Nostalghia (1983).    Otto Derolez, vn; I Fiamminghi/Rudolf Werthen. Telarc 80469 [12:54] Takemitsu, T. Funeral music, for strings, from Black rain (c1981).    I Fiamminghi/Rudolf Werthen. Telarc 80469 [04:36] Takemitsu, T. Itinerant (1989).    Robert Aitken, fl. Naxos 8.555859 [04:23] Takemitsu, T. Rain tree sketch II (1992).    Kotaro Fukuma, pf. Naxos 8.570261 [04:11] Takemitsu, T. From me flows what you call time.    Synergy; Sydney SO/Edo de Waart. ABC 454 516-2 [28:29] Takemitsu, T. Wainscot pond, from In the woods (1995).    Shin-ichi Fukuda, gui. Naxos 8.573153 [04:04]  

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 [16:26] Strauss, R. Death and transfiguration, op 24 (1889).    Royal Concertgebouw O/Kurt Masur. Radio Nederland RCO11004 [22:59] Strauss, R. Dance of the seven veils, from Salome (1907).    Detroit SO/Paul Paray. Mercury 478 5092 [08:30] Strauss, R. Marie Theres ... Hab’ mir’s gelobt, from Der Rosenkavalier (1911).    Yvonne Kenny, sop; Lorina Gore, sop; Kirsty Harms, mezz; Queensland SO/Johannes Fritzsch. ABC 476 3954 [04:21] Strauss, R. Metamorphosen (1944-45).    Academy of London/Richard Stamp. Virgin 5 61324 2 [25:48] Strauss, R. Four last songs, op posth (1948).    Yvonne Kenny, sop; Queensland SO/Johannes Fritzsch. ABC 476 3954 [21:05]  

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] Stravinsky, I. Concerto (1931-35).    Katia Labeque, pf; Marielle Labeque, pf. Philips 420 822-2 [18:18] Stravinsky, I. Symphony in three movements (1945).    Suisse Romande O/Neeme Järvi. Chandos CHAN 9240 [21:20] Stravinsky, I. Three songs from William Shakespeare (1953).    Cathy Berberian, mezz; Columbia Chamber Ensemble/Igor Stravinsky. Sony SM3K 46 291-302 [07:04] Stravinsky, I. Ballet: The rite of Spring (1947 version).    Minneapolis SO/Antal Dorati. Decca 478 3729 [29:56]  

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 [23:45] Vasks, P. Dona nobis pacem (1996-97).    Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir; Tallinn CO/Paul Hillier. Harmonia Mundi HMX 2908793 [15:16] Vasks, P. Music for a summer evening (2009).    Tamara-Anna Cislowska, pf. ABC 481 6295 [05:52] Vasks, P. Plainscapes (2011).    Trio Palladio. Ondine ODE 1343-2 [18:08] Vasks, P. Oboe concerto (2018).    Albrecht Mayer, ob; Latvian NSO/Andris Poga. Ondine ODE 1355-2 [33:30]  

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, bass-bar; Malcolm Martineau, pf. DG 445 946-2 [03:14] Vaughan Williams, R. Overture to Aristophanic suite, The wasps (1909).    Academy of St Martin in the Fields/Neville Marriner. Decca 442 8341 [09:06] Vaughan Williams, R. On Wenlock Edge (1908).    Anthony Rolfe Johnson, ten; Graham Johnson, pf. Naxos 8.557559-60 [03:51] Tallis, T. Third tune for Archbishop Parker's Psalter: Why fum'th in sight.    Theatre of Voices/Paul Hillier; King's Noyse/David Douglass. Harmonia Mundi HMU 907154 [03:44] Vaughan Williams, R. Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis (1910/19).    BBC SO/Andrew Davis. Teldec 9031-73127-2 [15:41] Vaughan Williams, R. English folk song suite (1923; arr. Jacob).    London SO/Adrian Boult. EMI CDC 7 63098 2 [08:46] Vaughan Williams, R. Symphony no 4 in F minor (1935).    London SO/Bryden Thomson. Chandos CHAN 8633 [33:24] Vaughan Williams, R. Romanza, from Symphony no 5 in D (1938-43).    Adelaide SO/Patrick Thomas. ABC 472 984-2 [11:10] Vaughan Williams, R. Tired, from Four last songs (1956).    Linda Finnie, mezz; Anthony Legge, pf. Chandos CHAN 8749 [02:17]  

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] Vivaldi, A. Concerto no 4 in E minor, RV550, from L’estro armonico (pub. 1711).    Federico Guglielmo, vn; Enrico Casazza, vn; Carlo Lazari, vn; Stefano Zanchetta, vn. Chandos CHAN 0689(2) [06:58] Vivaldi, A. Flute concerto in D, RV428, Il gardellino.    Emmanuel Pahud, fl; Australian CO/Richard Tognetti. EMI 3 47212 2 [09:13] Vivaldi, A. Bassoon concerto in G for Marchese de’ Morzin, RV496.    Peter Whelan, bn; La Serenissima/Adrian Chandler. Avie AV2344 [09:50] Vivaldi, A. Agitata da due venti, from Griselda (1735).    Emma Kirkby, sop; Brandenburg Consort/Roy Goodman. Hyperion CDA66745 [05:43] Vivaldi, A. Gloria in D, RV589 (1715).    Elizabeth Vaughan, sop; Janet Baker, cont; Choir of King’s College, Cambridge; Roger Lord, ob; Kenneth Heath, vc; Andrew Davis, hpd; John Langdon, org; Academy of St Martin in the Fields/David Willcocks. Decca 458 623-1 [28:49] Vivaldi, A. Violin concerto in F, RV293, Spring, op 8 no 1; Autumn, op 8 no 3, from The four seasons (pub. 1725).    Gil Shaham, vn; Orpheus CO. DG 439 933-2 [20:02]  

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 (bef. 1764).    Kodály Quartet. Naxos 8.550398 [19:15] Haydn, J. Misera, chi m’aiuta; Dove fuggo, from La vera costanza, Hob.XXVIII:8 (1778).    Jessye Norman. sop; Lausanne CO/Antal Dorati. Philips 426 641-2 [05:54] Haydn, J. Cello concerto no 2 in D, Hob.VIIb:2 (1783).    Academy of St Martin in the Fields/Mstislav Rostropovich, vc & dir. EMI 5 65701 2 [24:34] Haydn, J. Sonata no 44 in E flat, Hob.XVI:49 (1789).    Leif Ove Andsnes, pf. EMI 5 56756 2 [18:07] Haydn, J. Symphony in D, Hob.I:104, London (1795).    Collegium Musicum 90/Richard Hickox. Chandos CHAN 0655 [27:30]  

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] Adams, J. Shaker loops (1978/83).    Bournemouth SO/Marin Alsop. Naxos 8.559031 [25:28] Adams, J. Madam Mao's aria, from Nixon in China (1987).    Merlyn Quaife, sop; State O of Victoria/Richard Mills. ABC 465 839-2 [05:45] Adams, J. Eros piano (1989).    Paul Crossley, pf; O of St Luke's/John Adams. Elektra Nonesuch 7559-79249-2 [14:50] Adams, J. Hallelujah Junction (1996).    Ralph van Raat, pf; Maarten van Veen, pf. Naxos 8.559285 [16:05] Adams, J. Memorial de Tiatelolco, from El niño (2000).    Julia Bullock, voice; unnamed Ch; Philharmonia O/Christian Reif. Nonesuch 0 75597 90817 6 [08:38] Adams, J. The Dharma at Big Sur (2003).    Tracey Silverman, electric vn; BBC SO/John Adams. Nonesuch 7559-79857-2 [26:55]  

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Alexander Mosolov, Part 2 Prepared and presented by Paolo Hooke Mosolov, A. Elegiac poem (1961).    Sergei Sudzilovsky, vc; Russian Cinematographic SO/Sergei Skripka. Olympia OCD 592 [10:59] Mosolov, A. Suite: Soldiers’ songs (c1968).    Osipov Russian Folk O/Vitaly Gnutov. Melodiya MCD 176 [10:14] Mosolov, A. Harp concerto (1939).    Taylor Ann Fleshman, hp; Moscow SO/Arthur Arnold. Naxos 8.574102 [37:21] Mosolov, A. Cello concerto (1946).    Sergei Sudzilovsky, vc; Russian Cinematographic SO/Sergei Skripka. Olympia OCD 592 [19:51] Mosolov, A. Symphony no 5 (1965).    Moscow SO/Arthur Arnold. Naxos 8.574102 [31:28]  

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Einojuhani Rautavaara Prepared and presented by David Brett Rautavaara, E. String quartet no 1 (1952).    Jean Sibelius Quartet. Ondine ODE 909-2 [11:12] Rautavaara, E. Cantus arcticus, concerto for birds and orchestra, op 61 (1972).    Lahti SO/Osmo Vänskä. BIS CD-1038 [17:08] Rautavaara, E. Evening hymn (1971-72).    Latvian Radio Choir/Sigvards Kļava. Ondine ODE 1223-2 [02:29] Rautavaara, E. Piano concerto no 3, Gift of dreams (1998).    Helsinki PO/Vladimir Ashkenazy, pf & dir. Ondine ODE 950-2 [27:56] Rautavaara, E. Four songs from the opera Rasputin (2012).    Helsinki Music Centre Choir; Helsinki PO/John Storgards. Ondine ODE 1274-2 [10:41] Rautavaara, E. Symphony no 7, Angel of light (1994-95).    Lahti SO/Osmo Vänskä. BIS CD-1038 [34:28] Rautavaara, E. Our joyful’st feast (2008).    Schola Cantorum of Oxford/James Burton. Hyperion CDA67787 [04:41]  

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Bedrich Smetana Prepared by Frank Morrison With Lily Bryant Smetana, B. Overture and dances from The bartered bride (1866).    London SO/Geoffrey Simon. LP Chandos ABRD 1149 [23:58] Smetana, B. Three poetic polkas, op 8 (1854).    András Schiff, pf. Teldec 3984-21261-2 [10:12] Smetana, B. How do I feel?, from Dalibor (1868).    Eva Urbanová, sop; Prague SO/Ondrej Lenárd. apex 0927 44354 2 [03:12] Smetana, B. String quartet no 1 in E minor, From my life (1880).    Takács Quartet. Decca 476 2802 [25:54] Smetana, B. Festive symphony, op 6 (1854/81).    ORF SO/Lothar Zagrosek. Marco Polo 8.223120 [46:28]  

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Reynaldo Hahn Prepared by Susanne von Richter With Geza Karacsony Hahn, R. Chansons grises (1891-92).    Martyn Hill, ten; Graham Johnson, pf. Helios CDH55040 [15:51] Hahn, R. 12 Waltzes: Le ruban denoué (1915).    Leslie Howard, pf; Mattia Ometto, pf. Melba MR 301148-49 [39:12] Hahn, R. Piano quintet in F sharp minor (1920-21).    Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective. Chandos CHAN 20326 [28:43] Hahn, R. Soliloque et forlane (1937).    Yuko Inoue, va; Stephen Coombs, pf. Hyperion CDH55379 [07:46] Hahn, R. Hungarian suite.    Denis Clavier, vn; Angéline Pondepeyre, pf; Lorraine NO/Fernand Quattrocchi. Maguelone MAG 111.106 [18:02]  

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Astor Piazzolla Prepared by Rhys Owen With Geza Karacsony Piazzolla, A. Libertango (1984).    Antoni Agri, vn; Yo-Yo Ma, vc; Hector Console, db; Nestor Marconi, band; Horacio Malvicino, gui; Leonardo Marconi, pf. Sony SK 63122 [03:08] Piazzolla, A. Buenos Aires symphony, op 15 (1951).    Daniel Binelli, band; Nashville SO/Giancarlo Guerrero. Naxos 8.572271 [26:20] Piazzolla, A. Lo que vendrá.    Juan José Mosalini, band; Osvaldo Calo, pf; I Fiamminghi/Rudolph Werthen. Telarc 80526 [04:31] Piazzolla, A. Adios nonino (arr. Olczak).    Marcello Maio, accordion; Ambre Hammond, pf. James Morrison JM-0001 [03:43] Piazzolla, A. Death of the angel for piano trio (1962).    Macquarie Trio. ABC 980 678-0 [02:52] Piazzolla, A. Yo soy Maria, from Maria de Buenos Aires.    Ute Lemper, voice; Stefan Malzew, cl, accordion, pf; Vogler Quartet. ArkivMusic 30009 [03:23] Piazzolla, A. The four seasons of Buenos Aires (1970; arr. Desyatnikov).    Tianwa Yang, vn; Nashville SO/Giancarlo Guerrero. Naxos 8.572271 [28:20] Piazzolla, A. Le grand tango.    Yo-Yo Ma, vc; Kathryn Stott, pf. Sony SK 63122 [11:36] Piazzolla, A. Oblivion (1984).    James Crabb, accordion; Benjamin Martin, pf; Australian CO/Richard Tognetti. Chandos CHAN 10163 [04:45] Piazzolla, A. Double concerto (1985).    Edoardo Catemario, gui; Michael Zisman, band; O Vincenzo Galilei/Nicola Paszkowski. Arts 47728-8 [18:08]  

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Alexander Mosolov, Part 1 Prepared and presented by Paolo Hooke Mosolov, A. Iron foundry (1926-27).    Berlin RSO/Johannes Kalitzke. Capriccio C5241 [03:23] Mosolov, A. Sonata no 4, op 11 (1925).    Rusudan Khuntsariyu. pf. Melodiya/BMG 1 56263 2 [11:12] Mosolov, A. Legend, op 5 (1924).    Ringela Riemke, vc; Steffen Schleiermacher, pf. Capriccio C5241 [06:19] Mosolov, A. Two nocturnes, op 15 (1926).    Rusudan Khuntsariyu. pf. Melodiya/BMG 1 56263 2 [05:43] Mosolov, A. Sonata no 1, op 3 (1924).    Steffen Schleiermacher, pf. Capriccio C5241 [12:26] Mosolov, A. Turkmenian nights (1928).    Daniele Lombardi, pf. Arte Nova Classics ANO 277930 [13:10] Mosolov, A. Tractor's arrival at the Kolkhoz.    Berlin RSO/Johannes Kalitzke. Capriccio C5241 [03:58] Mosolov, A. Sonata no 5 in D minor, op 12 (1926).    Rusudan Khuntsariyu. pf. Melodiya/BMG 1 56263 2 [23:37] Mosolov, A. Piano concerto no 1, op 14 (1927).    Steffen Schleiermacher, pf; Berlin RSO/Johannes Kalitzke. Capriccio C5241 [24:49]  

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov Prepared and presented by David Brett Rimsky-Korsakov, N. On Georgian hills, op 3 no 4 (1866).    Netania Davrath, sop; Erik Werba, pf. Vanguard 089081 72 [01:52] Rimsky-Korsakov, N. Fantasia on Serbian themes, op 6 (1867).    Moscow SO/Igor Golovchin. Naxos 8.553513 [08:19] Rimsky-Korsakov, N. Overture: Russian Easter Festival, op 36 (1888).    Seattle SO/Gerard Schwarz. Naxos 8.572788 [15:16] Rimsky-Korsakov, N. Capriccio espagnol, op 34 (1887).    Gothenburg SO/Neeme Järvi. DG 423 604-2 [15:40] Rimsky-Korsakov, N. Suite from The golden cockerel (1909).    Czecho-Slovak RSO/Donald Johanos. Naxos 8.553247 [25:40] Rimsky-Korsakov, N. Scheherazade, symphonic suite after 1001 Nights, op 35 (1888).    David Nolan, vn; Philharmonia O/Enrique Bátiz. Naxos 8.553246 [41:48]  

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Alexander Glazunov Prepared by Frank Morrison With Ross Hayes Glazunov, A. Symphonic poem in B minor, op 13: Stenka Razin (1885).    London SO/Yondani Butt. ASV DCA 903 [14:38] Glazunov, A. Chanson bachique, op 27 no1.    Feodor Chaliapin, bass. Naxos 8.110748 [03:45] Glazunov, A. Fantasy, op 104 for two pianos (1920).    Duo Datteri Lencioni. Brilliant Classics 96069 [30:02] Glazunov, A. String quartet no 7 in C, op 107 (1930).    Shostakovich Quartet. LP Melodiya C10-17179-80 [28:56] Glazunov, A. Symphony no 7 in F, op 77, Pastoral (1902).    Moscow SO/Alexander Anissimov. Naxos 8.553769 [32:57]  

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Peter Tchaikovsky Prepared by Susanne von Richter With Jansson Antmann Tchaikovsky, P. Festive overture on the Danish national anthem, op 15 (1866).    SO of Russia/Veronika Dudarova. Olympia OCD 512 [13:32] Tchaikovsky, P. The seasons, op 37a (1876).    Lang Lang, pf. Sony 88875156092 [45:12] Tchaikovsky, P. Hymn of the cherubim.    Dumka National Choir of Ukraine/Yevhen Savchuk. Brilliant Classics 94412 [07:52] Tchaikovsky, P. Souvenir of a beloved place.    Patrice Fontanarosa, vn; Berlin SO/Michael Schønwandt. EMI 5 55582 2 [09:51] Tchaikovsky, P. Sextet in D minor, op 70, Souvenir de Florence (1890/91-92).    Yuri Bashmet, va; Natalia Gutman, vc; Borodin String Quartet. EMI 7 49775 2 [33:35]  

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Gavril Popov Prepared and presented by Paolo Hooke Popov, G. Symphony no 1, op 7 (1928-34).    Moscow State SO/Gennady Rozhdestvensky. Olympia OCD 576 [42:25] Popov, G. Excerpts from The turning point, op 44 (1945).    St Petersburg State Academic SO/Alexander Titov. Northern Flowers NF/PMA 9977 [15:12] Popov, G. Symphony no 3, Heroic (1939-40).    St Petersburg State Academic SO/Alexander Titov. Northern Flowers NF/PMA 9972 [54:10]    

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Arvo Pärt Prepared by David Brett With Lily Bryant Pärt, A. Our garden, op 3 (1959).    Ellerhein Girls’ Choir; Estonian NSO/Paavo Järvi. Virgin 5 45630 2 [11:10] Pärt, A. Symphony no 3 (1971).    Gothenburg SO/Neeme Järvi. DG 457 647-2 [25:17] Pärt, A. Fratres for violin, strings and percussion (1977).    Peter Manning, vn; I Fiamminghi/Rudolf Werthen. Telarc 80387 [11:56] Pärt, A. Tabula rasa (1977).    Tasmin Little, vn; Bournemouth Sinfonietta/Richard Studt. EMI 5 73117 2 [26:21] Pärt, A. Cantus, in memory of Benjamin Britten, for strings and bell.    Hungarian State Opera O/Támas Benedek. Naxos Fine Music 102.5 [07:39] Pärt, A. Spiegel im spiegel (2009).    Nicola Benedetti, vn; Alexei Grynyuk, pf. Decca 480 6386 [09:49] Pärt, A. Kyrie and Gloria, from Berlin Mass (1990/97).    Bavarian Radio Choir; Munich RSO/Peter Dijkstra. BR Klassik 900511 [07:40] Pärt, A. Magnificat.    Elora Festival Singers & O/Noel Edison. Naxos 8.558182-83 [07:06]  

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Edward Elgar Prepared by Frank Morrison With Tina van der Graaf Elgar, E. Serenade in E minor, op 20 (1892).    Capella Istropolitana/Adrian Leaper. Naxos 8.554409 [11:38] Elgar, E. Dream children, op 43 (1902).    Ashley Wass, pf. Naxos 8.570166 [06:16] Elgar, E. Great is the Lord, op 67 (1910).    Thomas Hunt, bass; Choir of Worcester Cathedral; Adrian Partington, org; Donald Hunt, cond. Hyperion CDA66313 [09:31] Elgar, E. String quartet in E minor, op 83 (1918).    Coull Quartet. Hyperion CDA66718 [29:16] Elgar, E. Cello concerto in E minor, op 85 (1918-19).    Jaqueline du Pré, vc; London SO/John Barbirolli. EMI CDC 7 47329 2 [30:17] Elgar, E. Nursery suite (1931).    William Bennett, fl; Stephanie Gonley, vn; English CO/Paul Goodwin. Harmonia Mundi HMG 507258 [21:34]  

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Louis Spohr Prepared by Susanne von Richter With Susan Freeman Spohr, L. Variations on Je suis encore dans mon printemps by Méhul, op 36 (1807).    Mary Anderson, hp. Tara Hall TH 1995 [07:15] Spohr, L. Clarinet concerto no 3 in F minor (1821).    Michael Collins, cl; Swedish CO/Robin O’Neill. Hyperion CDA67561 [27:21] Spohr, L. Six German songs, op 103 (1838).    Mary Saunders, sop; Peter Cokkinias, cl; Myron Romanul, pf. Centaur CRC 2016 [17:08] Spohr, L. Symphony no 6 in G, op 116, Historical (1840).    Swiss Italian O/Howard Shelley. Hyperion CDA67788 [26:07] Spohr, L. Quintet in G minor, op 144 no 7 (1850).    Sándor Papp, va; New Haydn Quartet. Naxos 8.555968 [32:01]  

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Valentin Silvestrov Prepared and presented by Paolo Hooke Silvestrov, V. String quartet no 1 (1974).    Lysenko Quartet. Melodiya/BMG 1 49959 2 [18:02] Lyatoshynsky, B. Symphony no 2 in B minor, op 26 (1935-36/40).    Ukrainian State SO/Fedor Glushchenko. Russian Disc RD 11 059 [29:19] Silvestrov, V. Symphonic poem: Postludium (1984).    Alexei Lubimov, pf; German SO, Berlin/David Robertson. Sony SK 66 825 [18:05] Silvestrov, V. Symphony no 5 (1982).    Kyiv Conservatoire SO/Roman Kofman. Melodiya/BMG 1 49959 2 [46:52]  

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Alexander Glazunov Prepared and presented by David Brett Glazunov, A. Lyric poem, op 12 (1884-87).    USSR RSO/Gennady Rozhdestvensky. Melodiya MA 00057 [10:45] Glazunov, A. The forest, op 19 (1882-87; arr. Glazunov).    Aurora Piano Quartet. Naxos 8.557717D [16:43] Glazunov, A. Violin concerto in A minor, op 82 (1904-05).    Chloë Hanslip, vn; Swiss Italian O/Alexander Vedernikov. Hyperion CDA67940 [20:52] Glazunov, A. To the memory of N. Rimsky-Korsakov, from Two preludes, op 85 (1908).    USSR SO/Yevgeny Svetlanov. Melodiya SUCD 10-00163 [11:08] Glazunov, A. Saxophone concerto in E flat, op 109 (1934).    John Harle, sax; Academy of St Martin in the Fields/Neville Marriner. EMI 5 72110 2 [13:56] Glazunov, A. Symphony no 4 in E, op 48 (1893).    Moscow SO/Alexander Anissimov. Naxos 8.553561 [34:15]  

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Antonin Dvorák Prepared by Frank Morrison With Ross Hayes Dvorák, A. Seven interludes (1867).    Russian PO/Dmitry Yablonsky. Naxos 8.557352 [23:20] Dvorák, A. String sextet in A, op 48 (1878).    Raphael Ensemble. Hyperion CDA66308 [32:42] Dvorák, A. Seven gypsy melodies, op 55 (1880).    Martina Arroyo, sop; Leonard Hokanson, pf. Hänssler 93.719 [13:43] Dvorák, A. Poetic tone pictures, op 85 (1889).    William Howard, pf. Chandos CHAN 9044 [17:07] Dvorák, A. Suite in A, op 98b, American (1895).    Royal Liverpool PO/Libor Pesek. Virgin VC 7 90723 2 [22:27]  

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Georg Philipp Telemann Prepared by Susanne von Richter With Lily Bryant Telemann, G. Overture in F (1725).    American Horn Quartet; Sinfonia Varsovia/Dariusz Wisniewski. Naxos 8.557747 [23:46] Telemann, G. Overture in D, from Musique de table II (pub. 1733).    Paul Goodwin, ob; Crispian Steele-Perkins, tpt; Roy Goodman, vn; Miles Golding, vn; Jane Compton, va; Jane Coe, vc; Peter Buckoke, db; Robert King, hpd & dir. Hyperion CDA66278 [38:31] Telemann, G. Paris quartet no 6 in E minor (1738).    Musica ad Rhenum. Brilliant Classics 94104 [18:47] Telemann, G. O Jesus Christ, your little manger (1748-49).    Mária Zádori, sop; Judit Németh, cont; Gábor Kállay, ten; Klaus Mertens, bar; Capella Savaria/Pál Németh. Quintana QUI 903053 [12:13] Telemann, G. Overture in D, Darmstad, TWV55:21 (1765).    Ensemble Cordia/Stefano Veggetti. Brilliant Classics 94104 [16:56]  

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Rodion Shchedrin Prepared and presented by Paolo Hooke Shchedrin, R. Ballet: Carmen suite (1967).    Strings and percussion of the Bolshi TO/Gennady Rozhdestvensky. Melodiya/BMG 1 36908 2 [41:15] Shchedrin, R. Piano concerto no 1 (1954).    Rodion Shchedrin, pf; USSR SO/Yevgeny Svetlanov. Russian Disc RD 11 129 [22:53] Shchedrin, R. Romantic music, from Anna Karenina (1972).    USSR SO/Yevgeny Svetlanov. Melodiya/BMG 1 36908 2 [25:27] Shchedrin, R. Piano concerto no 3, Variations and theme (1973).    Rodion Shchedrin, pf; USSR SO/Yevgeny Svetlanov. Russian Disc RD 11 129 [21:50]  

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Karol Szymanowski Prepared and presented by David Brett Szymanowski, K. Four studies, op 4 (1900-02).    Martin Jones, pf. Nimbus NI 5405/6 [13:04] Szymanowski, K. Violin concerto no 1, op 35 (1916).    Vesko Eschkenazy, vn; Royal Concertgebouw O/Mark Elder. Radio Nederland RCO12004 [24:43] Szymanowski, K. Symphony no 3 op 27, The song of the night (1914-16).    Rafal Bartminski, ten; Andreas Röhn, vn; Bavarian Radio Choir & SO/Mariss Jansons. BR Klassik 900107 [23:23] Szymanowski, K. Mazurkas, op 50, nos 17 to 20 (1925-25).    Martin Roscoe, pf. Naxos 8.557168 [10:15] Szymanowski, K. Roxana's song, from King Roger, op 46 (1926).    Barbara Zagórzanka, sop; Polish State PO/Karol Stryja. Naxos 8.553688 [06:30] Szymanowski, K. Ballet pantomine: Harnasie, op 55 (1935).    Henryk Grychnik, ten; Polish State Philharmonic Ch & O/Karol Stryja. Naxos 8.553686 [28:34]  

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Josef Suk Prepared by Frank Morrison With Brian Drummond Suk, J. Piano trio in C minor, op 2 (1889/90-91).    Smetana Trio. Supraphon SU 3810-2 [14:57] Suk, J. Serenade in E flat for strings, op 6 (1892).    Czech PO/Jiri Bélohlávek. Chandos CHAN 9640 [29:41] Suk, J. Spring, op 22a (1902).    Margaret Fingerhut, pf. Chandos CHAN 9026/7 [16:18] Suk, J. A summer’s tale, op 29 (1907-09).    Slovak RSO/Andrew Mogrelia. Naxos 8.553703 [50:41]  

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Niels Gade Prepared by Susanne von Richter With Jansson Antmann Gade, N. Sonata in E minor, op 28 (1839).    Anker Blyme, pf. Marco Polo DCCD 9116 [20:58] Gade, N. Overture: Echoes from Ossian, op 1 (1840).    Danish National RSO/Dmitri Kitaienko. Chandos CHAN 9422 [14:46] Gade, N. Five songs, op 13 (pub. 1846).    Elizabeth Rehling, sop; Danish NR Chamber Choir/Stefan Parkman. Chandos CHAN 9075 [14:58] Gade, N. String octet in F, op 17 (pub. 1848).    L’Archibudelli; Smithsonian Chamber Players. Sony SK 48307 [28:34] Gade, N. Symphony no 7 in F, op 45 (pub. 1865).    Stockholm Sinfonietta/Neeme Järvi. BIS CD-355 [30:37]  

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Einojuhani Rautavaara Prepared by Rhys Owen With Ian MacDonald Rautavaara, E. String quartet no 1 (1952).    Jean Sibelius Quartet. Ondine ODE 909-2 [11:12] Rautavaara, E. Missa duodecanonica (1963).    Latvian Radio Choir/Sigvards Kļava. Ondine ODE 1223-2 [03:35] Rautavaara, E. Piano concerto no 1, op 45 (1969).    Laura Mikkola, pf; Royal Scottish NO/Hannu Lintu. Naxos 8.554147 [20:56] Rautavaara, E. Cantus arcticus, concerto for birds and orchestra, op 61 (1972).    Lahti SO/Osmo Vänskä. BIS CD-1038 [17:08] Rautavaara, E. Symphony no 7, Angel of light (1994-95).    Lahti SO/Osmo Vänskä. BIS CD-1038 [34:28] Rautavaara, E. Whispering (2010).    Hilary Hahn, vn; Cory Smythe, pf. DG 479 1725 [02:48] Rautavaara, E. Rubáiyát (2015).    Gerald Finley, bass-bar; Helsinki PO/John Storgards. Ondine ODE 1274-2 [18:10]  

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Qigang Chen Prepared and presented by Paolo Hooke Chen, Qigang. Er Huang (2009).    Chun-Chieh Yen, pf; Taiwan PO/Shao-Chia Lü. Naxos 8.570614 [17:22] Chen, Qigang. Reflection of a vanished time (1995-96).    Yo-Yo Ma, vc; NO of France/Charles Dutoit. Virgin 5 45549 2 [24:31] Chen, Qigang. The joy of suffering (2017).    Maxim Vengerov, vn; Shanghai SO/Long Yu. DG 483 6606 [26:33] Chen, Qigang. Iris unveiled (2001).    Wu Bixia, sop; Ke Luwa, sop; Ma Shui, voice; traditional Chinese instruments; NO of France/Muhai Tang. Virgin 5 45549 2 [40:35]  

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Mily Balakirev Prepared and presented by David Brett Balakirev, M. Overture on three Russian themes (1858-1881).    Philharmonia O/Yevgeny Svetlanov. Hyperion CDA66586 [09:10] Glinka, M. Overture to A life for the Tsar (1834-36).    Suisse Romande O/Ernest Ansermet. Decca 480 0038 [09:12] Balakirev, M. Barcarolle (1858).    Sergej Larin, ten; Eleonora Bekova, pf. Chandos CHAN 9547 [01:53] Balakirev, M. Symphonic poem: Russia (1864-69).    Philharmonia O/Yevgeny Svetlanov. Hyperion CDA66691-2 [15:20] Balakirev, M. Islamey, oriental fantasy (1869/1902).    John Chen, pf. Kawai 2004 0911 [08:33] Balakirev, M. Symphonic poem: Tamara (1882).    USSR SO/Yevgeny Svetlanov. Melodiya MELCD 1001877 [21:08] Balakirev, M. Symphony no 1 in C (1897).    Philharmonia O/Yevgeny Svetlanov. Hyperion CDA66691-2 [44:11]

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Niels Gade Prepared by Frank Morrison With Jansson Antmann Gade, N. Scandinavian folksongs (1842).    Anker Blyme, pf. Marco Polo DCCD 9115 [15:31] Gade, N. Octet, op 17 (pub. 1849).    Berlin Philharmonic String Octet. MDG 308 1102-2 [30:51] Gade, N. Spring fantasia, op 23 (1852).    Bodil Gobil, sop; Minna Nyhus, mezz; Ole Jensen, ten; Mogens Schmidt Johansen, bass; Eyvind Moller, pf; Danish RSO/John Frandsen. EMI 5 66000 2 [21:09] Gade, N. Three pieces, op 22 (pub. 1851).    Ralph Gustafsson, org. BIS CD-496 [13:07] Gade, N. Symphony no 7 in F, op 45 (pub. 1865).    Stockholm Sinfonietta/Neeme Järvi. BIS CD-355 [30:37]

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Max Bruch Prepared by Susanne von Richter With Robert Gilchrist Bruch, M. String quartet in C minor, op 9 (1856).    Isos Quartet. Schwann 3-6486-2 [24:55] Bruch, M. Violin concerto no 2 in D minor, op 44 (1878).    Nai-Yuan Hu, vn; Seattle SO/Gerard Schwarz. Delos DE 3156 [24:35] Bruch, M. Pieces (1910).    Paul Dean, cl; Brett Dean, va; Stephen Emmerson. pf. ABC 442 363-2 [20:50] Bruch, M. Lieder, op 86 (1911).    Darmstadt Concert Choir/Wolfgang Seeliger. Christophorus CHE 0176-2 [15:56] Bruch, M. Double concerto, op 88a (1915).    Martin Berkofsky, pf; David Hagan, pf; Berlin SO/Lutz Herbig. LP Turnabout TV 334 732 [23:23]

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Alexander Skryabin Prepared by Frank Morrison With Ross Hayes Skryabin, A. Sonata in E flat minor (1889).    Bernd Glemser, pf. Naxos 8.555364 [20:14] Skryabin, A. Ten poems (1903-14; arr. Smalley 1990).    Raphael Wallfisch, vc; West Australian SO/Roger Smalley. ABC 980 047-5 [14:34] Skryabin, A. Prometheus: The poem of fire, op 60 (1908-10).    Sydney Philharmonia Choirs; Roger Woodward, pf; Sydney SO/Diego Masson. ABC 481 1322 [24:17] Skryabin, A. Poème, op 69 no 1 (1912-13).    Vladimir Horowitz, pf. CBS MK 42411 [01:57] Skryabin, A. Symphony no 3 in C minor, op 43, The divine poem (1902-04).    Stockholm PO/Leif Segerstam. BIS CD-475 [49:19]

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Alan Hovhaness Prepared and presented by David Brett Hovhaness, A. Psalm and fugue for string orchestra, op 40a (1941).    Philharmonia O/David Amos. Harmonia Mundi HMU 906012 [10:10] Hovhaness, A. Khrimian hairig, op 49 (1944-48).    Lars Ranch, tpt; Berlin RSO/Gerard Schwarz. Naxos 8.559294 [08:04] Hovhaness, A. Symphony no 2, op 132, Mysterious mountain (1955).    American Composers O/Dennis Russell Davies. Musicmasters MMD 60204 [16:29] Hovhaness, A. The flowering peach, op125 (c1954).    Gail Lehto, cl; Craig Young, alto sax; Jeanne Norton, hp; Timothy Sivils, perc; Sarah Smith, perc. Delos DE 3158 [15:20] Hovhaness, A. Guitar concerto, op 325 (1979).    David Leisnar, gui; Berlin RSO/Gerard Schwarz. Naxos 8.559294 [31:58] Hovhaness, A. Suite: The garden of Adonis, op 245 (1971).    Lisa Osmialowski, fl; Genevieve Lang, hp. Fine Music concert recording [08:22] Hovhaness, A. Symphony no 66, op 428, Hymn to Glacier Peak (1992).    Royal Liverpool PO/Gerard Schwarz. Telarc 80604 [18:56]

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With Jansson Antmann Bach, C.P.E. Symphony in E flat, Wq179 (1757).    O of the Age of Enlightenment/Rebecca Miller. Signum SIGCD395 [12:25] Telemann, G. Concerto polonais in B flat.    Musica Antiqua Cologne/Reinhard Goebel. Archiv 463 074-2 [09:08] Bach, C.P.E. Sonata in G minor, Wq51 no 6 (1760).    Gustav Leonhardt, clvd. Philips 422 349-2 [07:58] Bach, C.P.E. Quartet no 3 in G, Wq95 (1788).    Nicholas McGegan, fl; Catherine Mackintosh, va; Anthony Pleeth, vc; Christopher Hogwood, fp. L’Oiseau-Lyre 433189-2 [16:37] Bach, C.P.E. Der Frühling, Wq197; Die güte Gottes, Wq194; Abendlied, Wq194; Wider den Ubermut, Wq194.    Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, bar; Jörg Demus, tangent pf. Archiv 453 168-2 [09:49] Bach, C.P.E. Cello concerto in A minor, Wq170 (1750).    Christopher Pidcock, vc; Concertante Ensemble/Christopher Bearman. Fine Music concert recording [26:57] Bach, C.P.E. La capricieuse in D minor.    Luca Pianca, lute. Harmonia Mundi HMI 987063 [04:26] Bach, C.P.E. Oboe concerto in E flat, Wq165 (1765).    Camerata Bern/Heinz Holliger, ob d’amore & dir. Philips 454 450-2 [19:59]

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Mingxin Du Prepared and presented by Paolo Hooke Du, Mingxin. Violin concerto no 1 (1982).    Takako Nishizaki, vn; Hong Kong PO/Kenneth Jean. Marco Polo 8.223269 [27:05] Ding, S-D. Variations on a Xinjiang folk tune.    Shanghai PO/Cao Peng. Marco Polo 8.223956 [12:17] Du, Mingxin. Piano concerto no 1, Spirit of Spring (1988).    Jenö Jandó, pf; Hungarian State SO/Chen Zuchuang. Marco Polo 8.223269 [23:32] Du, Mingxin. Ten Xinjiang dances.    Takako Nishizaki, vn; Singapore SO/Choo Hoey. Marco Polo 8.223903 [46:31]

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Johann Christian Bach Prepared by Gerald Holder With Camille Mercep Bach, J. Christian Harpsichord concerto in A (1754-55).    George Malcolm, hpd; Academy of St Martin in the Fields/Neville Marriner. Decca 440 033-2 [19:30] Bach, J. Christian Sonata in E flat (1762; arr. Marie-Claire Alain).    John Foster, tpt; David Drury, org. ABC 476 639-8 [08:33] Bach, J.S. Cantata, BWV135: Ach Herr, mich armen Sünder (1724).    Dorothée Mields, sop; Pascal Bertin, ct; Gerd Türk, ten; Peter Kooij, bass; Bach Collegium Japan/Masaaki Suzuki. BIS CD-9030/32 [14:22] Bach, J. Christian Sonata in B flat, op 5 no 1 (pub. 1766).    Susan Alexander-Max, clvd. Naxos 8.570476 [08:45] Bach, J. Christian Domine ad adjuvandum (1760).    Joanne Lunn, sop; Elena Biscuola, cont; Georg Poplutz, ten; Thomas E. Bauer, bass; Southwest German Chamber Choir; Concerto Cologne/Gerhard Jenemann. Carus 83.347 [05:20] Bach, J. Christian Sonata in A, op 17 no 5 (c1779).    Alberto Nosè, pf. Naxos 8.570361 [09:57] Bach, C.P.E. Sonata in E minor, Wq124 (1737).    Dorothee Oberlinger, rec; Marco Testori, vc; Florian Birsak, hpd. DHM 88875134062 [06:06] Bach, J. Christian Quintet in D for flute, oboe, violin, cello and keyboard, op 22 no 1.    Members of English Concert. Archiv 423 385-2 [20:22] Bach, J. Christian Symphony for double orchestra in E flat, op 18 no 1 (1779).    Academy of Ancient Music/Simon Standage. Chandos CHAN 0540 [13:49]

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Robert Schumann Prepared by Frank Morrison With Peter Poole Schumann, R. Abegg variations, op 1 (1830).    Vladimir Ashkenazy, pf. Decca 443 322-2 [07:43] Schumann, R. Mit Myrten und Rosen, from Liederkreis, op 24 (1840).    Olaf Bär, bar; Geoffrey Parsons, pf. EMI CDC 7 54027 2 [04:16] Schumann, R. Overture, scherzo and finale, op 52 (1841-45).    Swedish CO/Thomas Dausgaard. BIS SACD-1569 [17:09] Schumann, R. Trio no 3 in G minor, op 110 (1851).    Christian Tetzlaff, vn; Tanja Tetzlaff, vc; Leif Ove Andsnes, pf. EMI 0 94180 2 [28:14] Schumann, R. Violin concerto in D minor (1853).    Joshua Bell, vn; Cleveland O/Christoph von Dohnányi. Decca 444 811-2 [27:38] Schumann, R. Symphony no 4 in D minor (original 1841 version).    O Révolutionnaire et Romantique/John Eliot Gardiner. Archiv 457 591-2 [24:02]

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Malcolm Arnold Prepared and presented by David Brett Arnold, M. Larch trees, op 3 (1943).    London Musici/Mark Stephenson. Sony 88875181702 [11:11] Arnold, M. English dances, set 1, op 27 (1950).    Queensland SO/Andrew Penny. Naxos 8.553526 [08:32] Arnold, M. Suite from The bridge on the River Kwai (1957).    London SO/Richard Hickox. Chandos CHAN 9100 [28:58] Arnold, M. Guitar concerto (1958-59).    Julian Bream, gui; City of Birmingham SO/Simon Rattle. EMI 7 54661 2 [22:40] Arnold, M. Overture: Tam O’Shanter, op 51 (1955).    Derek James, tb; Royal PO/Vernon Handley. Sony 88875181702 [08:22] Arnold, M. Symphony no 2, op 40 (1953).    Royal PO/Vernon Handley. Sony 88875181702 [29:33]

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Charles Koechlin Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With Jansson Antmann Koechlin, C. The law of the jungle, op 175 (1939).    Berlin RSO/David Zinman. BMG 09026 61955 2 [09:14] Koechlin, C. Chansons bretonnes, bk 2, op 115 (1931).    Mats Lidström, vc; Bengt Forsberg, pf. Hyperion CDA66979 [10:23] Koechlin, C. Seven songs for Gladys, op 151 (1935).    Claudette Leblanc, sop; Boaz Sharon, pf. Hyperion CDH55163 [10:21] Fauré, G. Suite from Pelléas et Mélisande, op 80 (1898).    Loire PO/Marc Soustrot. Pierre Verany PV 792051 [16:52] Koechlin, C. Sonata, op 70 (1918-25).    Barry Tuckwell, hn; Daniel Blumenthal, pf. ASV DCA 716 [14:26] Koechlin, C. Excerpts from Les heures persanes, op 65 (1913-19).    Kathryn Stott, pf. Chandos CHAN 9974 [18:05] Koechlin, C. Vers la voûte étoilée, op 129 (1929-33; orch.1939).    SWR Stuttgart RSO/Heinz Holliger. SWR Music SWR19046CD [12:40] Koechlin, C. Septet (1937).    Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet. BIS CD-536 [16:10]

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Jiping Zhao Prepared and presented by Paolo Hooke Zhao, J. Sacred cloud music.    Colin Jacobsen, vn; Jonathan Gandelsman, vn; Max Mandel, va; Yo-Yo Ma, vc; Wu Man, pipa. Sony SK 93962 [05:30] Zhao, J. Excerpts from Sunbird (1997).    Zhang Weiliang, bawu; Li Guanglu, sheng; Yang Liping, speech song; Zhao Lin, synthesiser; China SO/Hu Bing Xu. Teldec 0630 17114-2 [14:17] Zhao, J. Moon over Guan mountains.    Yang Wei, pipa; Yo-Yo Ma, vc; Wu Tong, sheng; Shane Shanahan, tabla. Sony SK 89782 [11:48] Zhao, J. Excerpts from Farewell my concubine (1993).    Zhang Weiliang, xiao; Sun Guisheng, chi ba; Ai Bin, ching hu; Huang Shuangkai, banhu; Ren Hong, xiao luo; Ren Hong, xiao luo; Luo Wanyin, da luo; percussion instruments of the Beijing Opera; Chinese SO/Hu Bing Xu. Teldec 0630-17114-2 [11:49] Xu, J. Seasonal rain in the spring night.    Feng Zheng, yangqin; Shanghai Film Chinese O/Wang Yong-ji. Hugo HRP 7192-2 [13:28] Zhao, J. Excerpts from Red firecracker, green firecracker (1993).    Zhang Weilang, da di; Zhao Lin, synthesiser; Chinese SO/Hu Bing Xu. Teldec 0630-17114-2 [15:41] Chen, Q. Yuan (1987-88).    Radio France PO/Yves Prin. Virgin 3 44693 2 [16:54] Zhao, J. Excerpts fom Raise the red lantern (1991).    Beijing Opera percussion; China Symphony Ch & O/Hu Bing Xu. Teldec 0630-17114-2 [15:53]

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Carl Nielsen Prepared by Frank Morrison With Veronica Bondarew Nielsen, C. Quartet no 1 in G minor, op 13 (1887-88).    Oslo String Quartet. Naxos 8.553908 [27:25] Nielsen, C. Hymnus amoris, op 12 (1896-97).    Barbara Bonney, sop; John Mark Ainsley, ten; Lars Petersen, ten; Michael W. Hansen, bar; Bo Anker Hansen, bass; Copenhagen Boys' Choir; Danish National Radio Choir & SO/Ulf Schirmer. Decca 452 486-2 [20:22] Nielsen, C. Prelude to Act II of Saul and David (1899-1901).    Danish NSO/Thomas Dausgaard. Da Capo 8.206002 [05:08] Nielsen, C. Suite: Den Luciferiske, op 45 (1919-20).    Leif Ove Andsnes, pf. Virgin 5 45129 2 [21:18] Nielsen, C. Symphony no 6, Sinfonia semplice (1924-25).    Danish NSO/Fabio Luisi. DG 486 3471 [35:50]  

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Aaron Copland Prepared and presented by David Brett Copland, A. Prelude no 2 (1917).    Peter Zazofsky, vn; Paul Posnak, pf. Naxos 8.559102 [04:51] Copland, A. Piano concerto (1926).    Gillian Lin, pf; Melbourne SO/John Hopkins. Chandos CHAN 6580 [17:05] Copland, A. El salón México (1934-36).    New Philharmonia O/Aaron Copland. CBS MK 42429 [11:27] Copland, A. Suite from Billy the Kid (1938).    New Zealand SO/James Judd. Naxos 8.559106 [21:20] Copland, A. Suite from Appalachian Spring (1943-44).    Cincinnati Pops O/Erich Kunzel. Telarc 80339 [25:24] Copland, A. The boatman's dance, from Old American songs Set 1 (1950).    Willard White, bass-bar; Graeme McNaught, pf. Chandos CHAN 8960 [02:55] Copland, A. Suite from The tender land (1954).    Elgin SO/Robert Hanson. Naxos 8.559297 [20:39] Copland, A. Fanfare for the common man (1942).    West Australian SO/Benjamin Northey. ABC 481 0644 [03:21]

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Georges Bizet Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With Camille Mercep Bizet, G. Overture: Patrie, op 19 (1873).    Melbourne SO/John Lanchbery. ABC 456 669-2 [13:01] Bizet, G. Children's games, op 22 (1871).    Consort of London. Collins 11412 [10:37] Bizet, G. Symphony in C (1855).    French National RSO/Thomas Beecham. EMI CDC 7 47794 2 [28:24] Bizet, G. Te Deum (1858).    Katarina Jovanovic, sop; Philippe Do, ten; Mark Schnaible, bass; Northern Region Choir; Lille NO/Jean-Claude Casadesus. Naxos 8.572270 [18:12] Bizet, G. Chants du Rhin (1865).    Julia Severus, pf. Naxos 8.570831-32 [20:36] Bizet, G. Suite no 1, from L’Arlésienne (1872).    Melbourne SO/John Lanchbery. ABC 456 669-2 [18:14]

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Gang Chen Prepared and presented by Paolo Hooke Chen, G. Sunshine over Tashkurgan (1976).    Hu Kun, vn; Olga Sitkovetsky, pf. ASV DCA 1068 [07:16] Chen, G. Fantasy on a Xinjiang folk song (1935; orch Kawai).    Takako Nishizahi, vn; Sinagpore SO/Choo Hoey. Marco Polo 8.223902 [09:11] Zhu - Zhang. Parting of the newly wedded (1980).    Takako Nishizahi, vn; Shanghai Conservatory SO/Fan Chengwu. Naxos 8.554334 [16:06] Sicong, Ma. Inner Mongolia suite (1937).    Hsiao-mei Ku, vn; Ning Lu, pf. Naxos 8.570600 [15:47] Guan, N.. Erhu concerto no 2, Dream of old Beijing.    Yu Hongmei, erhu; China NSO/Li Xincao. CAV [31:07] He - Chen. Violin concerto, The butterfly lovers (1959).    Takako Nishizaki, vn; Shanghai Conservatory SO/Fan Chengwu. Naxos 8.554334 [27:48]

THE LIFE OF A COMPOSER Zoltán Kodály Prepared by Frank Morrison With Ross Hayes Kodály, Z. Sonata, op 4 (1909-10).    Laura van der Heijden, vc; Jâms Coleman, pf. Chandos CHAN 20227 [17:51] Kodály, Z. String quartet no 2, op 10 (1916-18).    Dante Quartet. Hyperion CDA67999 [17:30] Kodály, Z. Suite from Háry János. op 35a (1927).    London PO/Georg Solti. Decca 478 3706 [21:36] Kodály, Z. Dancing song (1929).    Alex Carson, voice; Anna McDonald, vn; Alice Evans, vn; Brett Dean, va; Peter Morrison, vc; Stuart Riley, db; Peter Jacob, perc; Paul Jarman, pf; Mark O’Leary, cond. ABC 472 822-2 [01:40] Kodály, Z. Dances of Galánta (1933).    London SO/István Kertész. Decca 480 4873 [15:57] Kodály, Z. Hungarian folk music nos 15,12, 27 (1938-39).    Lucia Popp, sop; Geoffrey Parsons, pf. Orfeo C 363 941 B [06:32] Kodály, Z. Symphony in C (1961).    BBC PO/Yan Pascal Tortelier. Chandos CHAN 9811 [26:44]