Francis Poulenc's Sinfonietta was commissioned by the BBC in 1947 to mark the first anniversary of its Third Programme.
Composer Biography
Sergei Prokofiev composed his Sinfonietta while still a student at the St Petersburg Conservatory, dedicating it to his professor Nikolai Tcherepnin.
Notable Performances
The premiere of Britten's Sinfonietta was conducted by Iris Lemare, the first woman ever to conduct the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
Composition History
Benjamin Britten completed his Sinfonietta in 1932 at the age of eighteen, dedicating it to his composition teacher Frank Bridge.
Performer Biography
The Lahti Symphony Orchestra has an extensive catalogue of recordings, including over a hundred discs, three platinum discs, and seven gold discs.
Performer Biography
Dima Slobodeniouk, the conductor on this album, combines the cultural and musical heritage of his birth country, Russia, with that of his adopted homeland, Finland.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Francis Poulenc, whose melodic gift was considered among the most outstanding of the 20th century, once protested, "Don't analyse my music - love it!"
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