Episode 1
This month marks the 85th birthday of one of France's leading composers, Henri Dutilleux. His life's work has been characterised by independence, coupled with a refusal to embrace musical fashions.
This month marks the 85th birthday of one of France's leading composers, Henri Dutilleux. His life's work has been characterised by independence, coupled with a refusal to embrace musical fashions. This week, in conversation with the musicologist and personal friend of Dutilleux, Roger Nichols, Donald Macleod explores the work of one of the century's most innovative composers.
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Henri Dutilleux
Sonata for piano
Performers: Genevieve JOY - Piano
- ERATO 63014068 2 1/1.
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Henri Dutilleux
3 Strophes sur le nom de Sacher for cello solo
Performers: Matt HAIMOVITZ - Cello
- DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 457584 2 1/7.
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Henri Dutilleux
Metaboles for orchestra
Mstislav: ROSTROPOVICH - Conductor Performers: FRENCH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA - Foreign symphony orchestra
- ERATO 229245626 2 1/11.
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