Dutilleux's Dark Dominion

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I am getting into the music of Henri Dutilleux a bit lately. He has written some great music; I really like the violin concerto, "L'arbre des songes", as well as the first symphony, and Timbres, espace, mouvement "La nuit étoilée". He has a really unique orchestral sound among French composers. The only composer I can think of who sounds remotely similar is Lutoslawski. Indeed, I can't help but wonder if Dutilleux and Lutoslawski knew of each other.

I have a couple discs in the Chandos series with Yan Pascal Tortelier and the BBC Philharmonic, I plan on collecting more.

Anyone listening to Dutilleux lately?

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Quote from: vers la flamme on October 12, 2019, 05:21:02 PM
I am getting into the music of Henri Dutilleux a bit lately. He has written some great music; I really like the violin concerto, "L'arbre des songes", as well as the first symphony, and Timbres, espace, mouvement "La nuit étoilée". He has a really unique orchestral sound among French composers. The only composer I can think of who sounds remotely similar is Lutoslawski. Indeed, I can't help but wonder if Dutilleux and Lutoslawski knew of each other.

I have a couple discs in the Chandos series with Yan Pascal Tortelier and the BBC Philharmonic, I plan on collecting more.

Anyone listening to Dutilleux lately?

Yes, especially symphonies 1 and 2, Métaboles and the fine Cello Concerto.
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Quote from: vandermolen on October 12, 2019, 11:54:14 PM
Yes, especially symphonies 1 and 2, Métaboles and the fine Cello Concerto.
I have a CD with the two symphonies, and I just ordered one with the cello concerto (along with Lutoslawski's cello concerto) played by Mstislav Rostropovich. Excited to hear that one.

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Quote from: vers la flamme on October 13, 2019, 03:55:14 AM
I have a CD with the two symphonies, and I just ordered one with the cello concerto (along with Lutoslawski's cello concerto) played by Mstislav Rostropovich. Excited to hear that one.

Dutilleux's Cello Concerto, "Tout un monde lointain..." should be required listening for anyone interested in late 20th Century, IMHO. The same could be said of Lutoslawski's.

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Quote from: Mirror Image on October 14, 2019, 12:56:56 PM
Dutilleux's Cello Concerto, "Tout un monde lointain..." should be required listening for anyone interested in late 20th Century, IMHO. The same could be said of Lutoslawski's.
I love the Luto concerto, the recording I am familiar with features Heinrich Schiff. Excited to hear Slava play it. Wasn't it written for him? I know that they say Dutilleux's concerto is among his best works.

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Quote from: vers la flamme on October 14, 2019, 01:39:30 PM
I love the Luto concerto, the recording I am familiar with features Heinrich Schiff. Excited to hear Slava play it. Wasn't it written for him? I know that they say Dutilleux's concerto is among his best works.

Yeah, both of these cello concerti were written for Rostropovich. You'll find much enjoyment here.