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This month marks the 85th birthday of one of France's leading composers, Henri Dutilleux. His life's work has been characterised by independence, coupled with a refusal to embrace musical fashions.

This month marks the 85th birthday of one of France's leading composers, Henri Dutilleux. His life's work has been characterised by independence, coupled with a refusal to embrace musical fashions. This week, in conversation with the musicologist and personal friend of Dutilleux, Roger Nichols, Donald Macleod explores the work of one of the century's most innovative composers.

1 hour

Last on

Mon 19 Apr 2004 00:00

Music Played

  • Henri Dutilleux

    Sonata for piano

    Performers: Genevieve JOY - Piano

    • ERATO 63014068 2 1/1.
  • Henri Dutilleux

    3 Strophes sur le nom de Sacher for cello solo

    Performers: Matt HAIMOVITZ - Cello

    • DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 457584 2 1/7.
  • Henri Dutilleux

    Metaboles for orchestra

    Mstislav: ROSTROPOVICH - Conductor Performers: FRENCH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA - Foreign symphony orchestra

    • ERATO 229245626 2 1/11.

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  • Mon 15 Jan 2001 09:00
  • Mon 12 Apr 2004 12:00
  • Mon 19 Apr 2004 00:00

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