Episode 3
Donald Macleod outlines Koechlin's musical obsession with Hollywood starlet Lilian Harvey, explores the Seven Stars Symphony and discusses his relationship with his favourite pupil.
In the 1930s, the sixtysomething Koechlin became besotted with the Hollywood starlet Lilian Harvey, composing over 100 pieces for her. Donald Macleod outlines a musical obsession, and explores Koechlin's unique "Seven Stars" Symphony - a symphony with each movement depicting a different actor of the silver screen. He also looks at Koechlin's relationship with his favourite pupil Catherine Urner - a meeting of musical minds that would blossom into love...and end in tragedy.
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Charles Koechlin
L Andalouse Dans Barcelone, Op.134
Conductor: James Judd.- RCA.
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Charles Koechlin
Sur Les Flots Lointains Op.130
Conductor: Leif Segerstam.- MARCO POLO.
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Charles Koechlin
The Seven Stars Symphony, Op.132
Conductor: James Judd.- RCA.
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Charles Koechlin
Sept Chansons Pour Gladys, Op.151
Singer: Claudette Leblanc.- HYPERION.
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Charles Koechlin
Le Meditation De Purun-Bhagat, Op.159
Orchestra: Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin.- RCA.
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Charles Koechlin
L Album De Lilian [excerpts]
Singer: Kathrin Graf.- ACCORD.
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