Markevitch, I.: Complete Orchestral Works, Vol. 4

Featuring

Christopher Lyndon-Gee
Arnhem Philharmonic Orchestra
Igor Markevitch

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Composer Biography

Markevitch was hailed in the 1930s as one of the most challenging voices of his time, but was subsequently ignored, even by himself.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Markevitch's music is described as aggressively individual, with classical restraint and a frigidly disciplined poise, exploring dissonance through polytonality.

Composition History

This album includes the first recordings of Igor Markevitch's Cantique d'Amour and Concerto Grosso, with L'Envol d'Icare previously recorded only on poorly-preserved 78 rpm shellac discs.

Recording & Production

This album is part of a series of recordings, commenced in December 1995, that are the premiere recordings for most of Markevitch's works.

Performer Biography

Christopher Lyndon-Gee, the conductor, was nominated for Grammys in 1998, 2003, and 2007 for his recordings, including the first volume of Markevitch's complete works.