Thomas Ad猫s
Ahead of the premiere of his new work, Aquifer, at the 2024 大象传媒 Proms, composer Thomas Ad猫s talks to Michael Berkeley about his musical inspirations and passions.
Thomas Ad猫s is one of the UK鈥檚 foremost and most successful composers. His first opera, Powder Her Face, was premiered in 1995, when he was just 24. With its racy subject matter, based on the life of the Duchess of Argyll, it put him squarely on the musical map, winning widespread critical acclaim. His catalogue now includes almost 90 works, with commissions from the world鈥檚 leading orchestras and festivals, two further operas, The Tempest and The Exterminating Angel, and an epic ballet score for Wayne McGregor, Dante, based on the Divine Comedy.
To anticipate the UK premiere of his new work, Aquifer, at the 2024 大象传媒 Proms, Thomas Ad猫s talks to Michael Berkeley about his musical inspirations and passions, including works by Schubert, Chopin, Walton, Stravinsky, Berg and Harrison Birtwistle.
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Franz Schubert
Octet (Finale)
Ensemble: Wiener Oktett.- Schubert: Octet, D. 803; Minuet and Finale for Wind Octet, D. 72 (New Vienna Oct.
- Universal Music Australia Pty. Ltd..
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Fr茅d茅ric Chopin
Polonaise in A flat Op. 53
Performer: Anthony Goldstone.- 12 Great Masterworks.
- Prestige Classics.
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Igor Stravinsky
Les Noces (Part 1)
Ensemble: Pokrovsky Ensemble.- Stravinksy: Les Noces ("The Wedding") and Russian Village Wedding Songs.
- Nonesuch.
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Leos Jan谩膷ek
The Makropulos Case (Prelude)
Lyricist: Karel 膶apek. Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic. Conductor: Charles Mackerras.- Janacek: Vec Makropulos / Lachian Dances.
- Decca Music Group Ltd..
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Ferruccio Busoni
Concerto for Piano, Op 39.II
Performer: John Ogdon.- Busoni: Piano Concerto.
- Warner Classics.
- 0094637246757.
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Gy枚rgy Kurt谩g
You took my heart (Messages of the Late R.V. Troussova), Op. 17
Performer: M谩rta F谩bi谩n. Singer: Adrienne Csengery.- Hungaroton.
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Alban Berg
Lulu (conclusion)
Singer: Teresa Stratas. Singer: Yvonne Minton. Singer: Franz Mazura. Orchestra: National Theater Opera Orchestra of Paris. Conductor: Pierre Boulez.- Berg: Lulu.
- Deutsche Grammophon (DG).
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Harrison Birtwistle
Silbury Air
Orchestra: London Sinfonietta. Conductor: Elgar Howarth.- NMC.
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- Sun 25 Aug 2024 12:00大象传媒 Radio 3
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