Dutilleux: Symphony No. 1, Métaboles, Sur le même accord

Featuring

Paavo Järvi
Christian Tetzlaff
Orchestre de Paris
Henri Dutilleux

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Compositional Technique

The piece "Sur le même accord" is entirely derived from a six-note chord, showcasing Dutilleux's economy of material.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Dutilleux embraced being 'unclassifiable' and rejected dogmatism, advocating for risk-taking and exploring various aesthetics to enrich his musical language.

Compositional Technique

A significant portion of Dutilleux's music is based on the principle of metamorphosis, where an object changes state while retaining its identity, rather than classical theme and variation.

Composition History

Dutilleux's work Métaboles was commissioned by the Cleveland Orchestra, as he often received commissions from foreign institutions but less so from French ones.

Performer Biography

Christian Tetzlaff, the violinist on this recording, is considered one of the greatest living musicians, renowned for his interpretations of the Germanic repertoire.

Composer Biography

Henri Dutilleux, the composer, believed he gave his best work in the symphonic field, despite writing little vocal, chamber, or piano music.

Cultural Impact

The Intermezzo from Dutilleux's Symphony No. 1 was used in Maurice Pialat's film "Under the Sun of Satan," which won the Golden Palm at Cannes in 1987.