Orquesta Sinfónica de Barcelona y Nacional de Cataluñya
Alfred Bruneau
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Performer Biography
The Barcelona Symphony Orchestra, the National Orchestra of Catalonia, has made over 100 recordings for various labels, combining Catalan and wider repertoire.
Performer Biography
Darrell Ang, the conductor, was mentored by Lorin Maazel and Esa-Pekka Salonen during residencies with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Philharmonia Orchestra.
Composer Biography
Alfred Bruneau, the composer, entered the Paris Conservatoire at age 16 to study cello with the celebrated Auguste-Joseph Franchomme.
Composer Biography
Alfred Bruneau was decorated with the Légion d'honneur in 1895, while still in his thirties, a highly respected prize among French composers.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Alfred Bruneau's tendency towards realism in his operatic subjects was greatly influenced by his two-decade collaboration with novelist Émile Zola.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Alfred Bruneau is primarily known for introducing realism into French opera, a movement similar to Italian verismo.
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