Episode 1
A focus on the music of Messiaen, with an examination of France's contribution to Western classical music - Impressionism. Music by Debussy, Milhaud, Dukas and Messiaen.
The focus on Messiaen's music in the context of significant themes in French music history continues with an examination of one of France's most important contributions to Western classical music - Impressionism.
Presented by Penny Gore.
Debussy: Prelude a l'apres-midi d'un faune
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Philharmonic
Alexander Shelley (conductor)
Milhaud: Suite Provencale
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Philharmonic
Juanjo Mena (conductor)
Debussy: Images
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Philharmonic
Juanjo Mena (conductor)
Dukas: The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Philharmonic
Gianandrea Noseda (conductor)
Messiaen: Turangalila-symphonie
Cynthia Miller (ondes martenot)
Cedric Tiberghien (piano)
Sydney Symphony
Simone Young (conductor).
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- Mon 6 Oct 2008 14:00Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Radio 3