Scottish Chamber Orchestra - Ravel, Hosakawa, Durufle
Robin Ticciati conducts the Scottish Chamber Orchestra at the 2011 Edinburgh Festival. Ravel: Le tombeau de Couperin. Hosakawa: Blossoming II (world premiere). Durufle: Requiem.
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2011
Reflecting the Oriental theme in this year's Festival, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra perform the world premiere of Blossoming II by the leading Japanese composer Toshio Hosokawa alongside the delicate colours of Ravel and the exquisite Requiem by Durufle. Festival star recitalists, Sophie Koch and Simon Keenlyside join the National Youth Choir of Scotland and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra with their Principal Conductor, Robin Ticciati. Recorded at the Usher Hall, 21 August 2011.
Modelled on Faure's popular Requiem, Durufle's setting is nevertheless unique in style and strongly reminiscent of the Gregorian chant which he absorbed in his youth as a chorister. It is a showcase for the National Youth Choir of Scotland, trained by their Artistic Director Christopher Bell, with the solo Pie Jesu sung by Sophie Koch and the dramatic cry for help, Libera Me, by Simon Keenlyside.
Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin.
Toshio Hosokawa: Blossoming II
Durufle: Requiem
Sophie Koch (mezzo-soprano)
Simon Keenlyside (baritone)
National Youth Choir of Scotland
Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Robin Ticciati (conductor)
Followed by highlights from this summer's early music festivals across Europe.
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