Rising Stars
For both Chaminade and Holmès, the artistic salon proved useful as a vehicle to bring their music to wider attention. Presented by Donald Macleod with Marcia Citron and Karen Henson.
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Augusta Holmes
Fantaisie for Clarinet and Piano
Performer: Victoria Soames Samek. Performer: John Flinders.![]()
Cécile Chaminade
Autrefois
Performer: Sir Stephen Hough.- Hyperion CDA 67043.
- 8.
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Augusta Holmes
Reverie tzigane
Performer: Anthony Goldstone.- Divine Art 25033.
- 9.
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Cécile Chaminade
Concertino for Flute and Orchestra, op.102
Performer: Susan Milan. Orchestra: City of London Sinfonia. Conductor: Richard Hickox.- Chandos: Chan 8840.
- 4.
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Augusta Holmes
Serenade printaniere
Singer: Rebecca de Pont Davies.- Lorelt LNT 109.
- 2.
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Cécile Chaminade
Trio no 1 in G minor op 11
Ensemble: Tzigane Piano Trio.- ASV: CDDCA 965.
- 1-4.
Broadcasts
- Tue 17 Jun 200812:00BBC Radio 3
- Tue 17 Jun 200820:45BBC Radio 3
- Tue 15 Oct 201312:00BBC Radio 3
- Tue 15 Oct 201318:30BBC Radio 3
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