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French musician (1923-2004)
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2023-08-07 14:34:14
Chaminade and Jolivet, 2023
[…] synthesizer invented in 1928 by Maurice Martenot; the sound of the Ondes (waves in French) is somewhat similar to that of a Theremin, another electronic instrument invented by the Russian researcher Leon Theremin around the same time). Jolivet also composed three symphonies, chamber and keyboard music, operas, and many songs. Here, from 1954, is Jolivet’s unusually scored Basson Concerto with the string orchestra, piano and harp (André Jolivet conducts the Jean-François Paillard Chamber Orchestra; Maurice Allard is the bassoonist). And speaking of French music and musicians: the wonderful violinist Ginette Neveu was born on August 11th of 1919. You can read about her here.
2023-08-07 14:14:40
André Jolivet - Concerto for Bassoon, Strings, Harp and PianoMaurice Allard (Bassoon)Jean-François Paillard Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)André Jolivet (Conductor)
2018-02-15 00:39:24
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra to mark 100 years with free day of music, Star Wars concerts - Vancouver Sun
Vancouver SunThe nine musical directors preceding Tausk have been Henry Green, Allard de Ritter, Jacques Singer, Irwin Hoffman, Meredith Davies, Kazuyoshi Akiyama, Rudolf Barshai, Sergiu Comissiona and Tovey. Other highlights of the 100th anniversary season include ...and more »
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