IDAGIO | Koppel, H.D.: Composer and Pianist, Vol. 1 - Koppel, H.D. / Jolivet, A. / Stravinsky, I. / Bartok, B. (1948-1957) 5709499561621

Featuring

Erik Tuxen
Herman David Koppel
Mogens Wöldike
Else Marie Bruun
Julius Koppel
Louis Cahuzac

Thomas Jensen
Nikolai Malko
DR SymfoniOrkestret
André Jolivet
Igor Stravinsky
Béla Bartók

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Composer Biography

Herman D. Koppel, the composer and pianist featured on this album, wrote twelve works for solo instrument and orchestra throughout his career.

Performer Biography

Louis Cahuzac, the clarinetist on this recording, was considered one of the leading clarinet players of his time and recorded Hindemith's Clarinet Concerto with the composer conducting.

Performer Biography

Julius Koppel, the violist on this recording, is the brother of composer Herman D. Koppel and was the leader of The Royal Danish Orchestra from 1939 to 1979.

Composition History

Herman D. Koppel's Clarinet Concerto was written at the request of Aage Oxenvad, who had previously premiered Carl Nielsen's Clarinet Concerto.

Recording & Production

Herman D. Koppel maintained a tape library of over 600 hours of music, including live recordings of his own performances and works by his 'household gods' like Nielsen, Bartók, and Stravinsky.

Composition History

Herman D. Koppel composed his Concerto for Violin, Viola and Orchestra to thank Else Marie Bruun (violinist) and Julius Koppel (violist and his brother) for performing his and other modern works.

Performer Biography

Else Marie Bruun, the violinist on this recording, was married to Julius Koppel and was a permanent member of The Royal Danish Orchestra from 1936-79.