IDAGIO | Arnold Griller: Orchestral Music, Vol. 1 – Works for Chamber Orchestra 5060113444240

Featuring

Alexander Walker
Denis Myasnikov
Musica Viva
Arnold Griller

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Composer Biography

As a child, Arnold Griller frequently heard rehearsals and concerts of his father's Griller Quartet with eminent musicians like pianists Myra Hess and Clifford Curzon, and horn-player Dennis Brain.

Composer Biography

Arnold Griller, the composer, was born in London in 1937 into a highly musical family; his father, Sidney Griller, founded the renowned Griller Quartet.

Composer Biography

Arnold Griller studied composition with Darius Milhaud, a prominent French composer, who became the most important musical influence on him.

Performer Biography

Musica Viva, the orchestra on this recording, was founded in 1978 and has grown into one of Russia's finest ensembles, known for its wide range of repertoire and commitment to historical performance practices.

Performer Biography

Alexander Walker, the conductor, is highly regarded for his performances of 19th and 20th-century Central and Eastern European repertoire, and is a passionate advocate for British music.

Recording & Production

This album marks Arnold Griller's 80th birthday and is a timely release by Musica Viva and Alexander Walker, bringing his largely unknown work to light.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Griller's compositional style is predominantly lyrical, characterized by unexpected and instantaneous changes in mood, reflecting his admiration for composers like Domenico Scarlatti and Francis Poulenc.