Louis Durey's L'Offrande lyrique is often credited as the first piece of free twelve-note technique in French music, musically inspired by Arnold Schoenberg's The Book of Hanging Gardens.
Performer Biography
Claire Booth, the soprano on this recording, is known for her versatility across a wide range of repertoire, from Monteverdi to contemporary music.
Recording & Production
The Richard Thomas Foundation, which owns the RTF Classical record label, aims to bring interesting and challenging contemporary music to new audiences.
Recording & Production
This album includes world premiere recordings of several pieces, specifically tracks 8-14.
Album & Artwork
The album title, "Paris 1913: L'Offrande Lyrique," reflects the album's focus on music from Paris around the year 1913.
Historical Context
The year 1913, the focus of this album, not only saw the birth of French modernism but also produced many musical gems.
Composer Biography
Louis Durey, a self-taught composer featured on this album, decided to pursue music at age 19 after hearing Debussy's opera Pelléas et Mélisande.
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