Since 1967, Jacques Hétu has composed exclusively on commission, creating works for numerous artists and ensembles including major symphony orchestras.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Glenn Gould, a renowned pianist, noted Jacques Hétu's "unique euphonic approach to serial material" and "innate theatricality" in his music.
Composer Biography
Jacques Hétu, a Canadian composer, studied composition with Henri Dutilleux and analysis with Olivier Messiaen in Paris.
Performer Biography
Robert Cram, the flutist on this recording, was the principal flutist for the National Arts Centre Orchestra for 23 years and has had many Canadian composers write works for him.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Jacques Hétu prioritizes poetry, emotion, and coherent discourse, while also being sensitive to sonority and structural rigor.
Performer Biography
André Laplante, the pianist on this recording, won the silver medal at the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow and has been compared to Ashkenazy, Horowitz, and Rudolf Serkin.
Recording & Production
The CBC Radio Orchestra, featured on this recording, was formed in 1938 and is the only radio orchestra still existing in North America today.
