Ballad in Red (Works by Debussy, Hindemith, Salzédo)
4/27/2018, 10 Tracks, 1:12:08
Featuring
Emmanuel Ceysson
Sarah Dayan
Cécile Roubin
Guillaume Becker
Lydia Shelley
Quatuor Voce
Henriette Renié
André Caplet
Gustavo Leone
Paul Hindemith
Carlos Salzédo
Claude Debussy
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Cultural Impact
The stories of Edgar Allan Poe, imbued with dark romanticism, were highly successful in France thanks to Charles Baudelaire's translations, influencing composers like Henriette Renié, André Caplet, and Gustavo Leone.
Instruments
Emmanuel Ceysson, the harpist on this recording, plays a Lyon & Healy harp.
Historical Context
Paul Hindemith composed his Harp Sonata in 1939 during his exile in Switzerland, as the world was entering its darkest hours.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Paris by Little Tribeca from June 27 to 30, 2017.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Paul Hindemith, in his Harp Sonata, aimed to elevate the harp beyond its traditional ornamental role, placing himself in a lineage of musicians who revolutionized the instrument.
Composition History
Claude Debussy composed Danse sacrée and Danse profane in 1904 at the request of Gustave Lyon, president of the Pleyel company, to promote their new chromatic harp.
Composer Biography
Carlos Salzedo, a visionary harpist and composer, moved to New York in 1909 at Toscanini's invitation to join the Metropolitan Opera orchestra, later resigning to focus on his solo career.
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