Daniel-Lesur, along with composers like Messiaen and Jolivet, was part of the "Jeune France" group formed in the 1930s, which rebelled against neoclassical ideals.
Recording & Production
This album features the first Swedish recording of Daniel-Lesur's Le Cantique des Cantiques, a piece that has been a recurring part of the Mikaeli Chamber Choir's repertoire for many years.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The "Jeune France" group, which Daniel-Lesur was part of, aimed to write music that was more alive, honest, and subjective, seeking "the humane" in their compositions.
Composition History
Daniel-Lesur's Le Cantique des Cantiques, a mighty choral piece, was composed in the 1950s based on poems from the biblical Song of Songs.
Compositional Technique
Debussy's Trois Chansons are his only songs written for a cappella choir, apart from an unpublished sketch.
Performer Biography
Mikaeli Chamber Choir was formed in 1970 by Anders Eby, who has been its conductor and artistic advisor ever since.
Composition History
Daniel-Lesur's Le Cantique des Cantiques was commissioned in 1952 by the French Radio for Marcel Couraud and his vocal ensemble.
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