IDAGIO | Lalo - Milhaud 4260052381199

Featuring

Ola Rudner
Nadège Rochat
Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen
Édouard Lalo
Darius Milhaud

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Performer Biography

The Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen, the orchestra on this album, has been an internationally recognized orchestra since its founding in 1945 and represents the state of Baden-Württemberg.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Milhaud's artistic philosophy was that of a craftsman, similar to Johann Sebastian Bach, and he believed a concerto should challenge the soloist while preserving the music's integrity.

Composer Biography

Darius Milhaud (1892-1974) was part of the 'Groupe des Six', a group of composers who dominated the Parisian music scene in the 1920s with their anti-romantic approach.

Composition History

Lalo only achieved a breakthrough as a composer in his 50s, largely due to works he composed for the Spanish violin virtuoso Pablo Sarasate (1844-1908).

Performer Biography

Nadège Rochat, the cellist on this album, made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2012 with her guitar duo project, La Vida Breve.

Compositional Technique

Lalo's musical language became more colorful through his incorporation of Spanish, Norwegian, and Russian folklore into his compositions.

Composer Biography

Édouard Lalo (1823-1892) defied his military family tradition to become a composer, moving to Paris without financial support and working as an orchestral violinist and teacher for many years.