Pierre Jalbert, the composer, wrote solo passages in his Chamber Symphony specifically for individual musicians of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, such as Margaret Batjer for violin and Allan Vogel for oboe.
Recording & Production
This album features archival recordings, meaning they include audience sounds and were made without alternate takes or patch sessions.
Instruments
For the Chamber Symphony, composer Pierre Jalbert chose a Djembe, an African hand drum, after experimenting with various percussion instruments with LACO's principal timpani, Wade Culbreath.
Composition History
Pierre Jalbert's Chamber Symphony was a commission specifically for the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, written in 2004.
Composition History
Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 1 evolved over several years, with the composer refusing to publish it until 1801, despite possibly premiering an early version in 1795.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Pierre Jalbert's Chamber Symphony was inspired by the spiritual writings of philosophers Aquinas, Augustine, and Thomas Merton.
Performer Biography
Jeffrey Kahane, the pianist and conductor, grew up in Los Angeles and dreamed of performing with Sir Neville Marriner, the founding music director of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, since he was twelve.
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