Koechlin: The Seven Stars' Symphony, Op. 132 & Vers la voûte étoilée, Op. 129
6/3/2022, 8 Tracks, 56:36
Featuring
Ariane Matiakh
Sinfonieorchester Basel
Charles Koechlin
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Performer Biography
Ariane Matiakh, the conductor, was nominated as 'Discovery of the Year' for France's most important music award, 'Révélation des Victoires de la musique', in 2009.
Cultural Impact
Koechlin was so captivated by the German-British star Lilian Harvey that he wrote over 100 pieces for her, inspired by a glamour shot.
Composer Biography
Charles Koechlin, born in Paris in 1867, initially wanted to be an astronomer or naval officer before tuberculosis led him to pursue music.
Composition History
Koechlin's 'The Seven Stars' Symphony' is an homage to seven film stars, a departure from his usual astral themes, inspired by his discovery of cinema through 'The Blue Angel'.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Koechlin's approach to musical beauty was broad-minded, embracing all styles from simple monody to complex polytonality, and rejecting nothing.
Compositional Technique
The 'Seven Stars' Symphony' features a lush orchestration including 13 woodwinds, 13 brass instruments, a large percussion section, celesta, piano, and ondes martenot.
Composer Biography
Koechlin studied at the Paris Conservatory with renowned professors like Jules Massenet and Gabriel Fauré, sharing classes with Maurice Ravel.
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