Jean Derbès, the composer, was the son of a first violinist in the Lyons Opera orchestra and showed musical talent early, winning prizes at the Lyons Conservatory at age 14.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Jean Derbès's music is described as an 'inexorable, hieratic' experience, inviting the listener to participate in the composer's unique work rather than just for momentary pleasure.
Performer Biography
The Banatul Philharmony of Timisoara, the orchestra on this recording, was founded in 1871 in a city where Mozart's 'Magic Flute' was performed as early as 1796.
Compositional Technique
The composer's sensitivity was influenced by 'musique concrète' and electroacoustic music, particularly in his approach to orchestration, enjoying pure sound and the architecture of sound layers.
Composer Biography
At 16, Jean Derbès received the First Prize for virtuosity with distinction at the Geneva Conservatory, studying with Madeleine Lipatti and Nikita Magaloff.
Performer Biography
Jean-François Antonioli, the pianist and conductor, made his American debut in 1991 with the National Symphony Orchestra of Washington.
Composer Biography
Jean Derbès also explored jazz, founding a quintet at O.R.T.F. (French national radio and television broadcaster) in 1957 that was active for four years.
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