François-Xavier Roth, the conductor on this album, is known for his enterprising programming and founded the innovative orchestra Les Siècles, which performs on both modern and period instruments.
Performer Biography
The London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), featured on this recording, was formed in 1904 as London's first self-governing orchestra and is the world's most recorded symphony orchestra.
Cultural Impact
The LSO Panufnik Composers Scheme has commissioned works from 167 composers since 2005, with its ideas spreading and influencing other institutions, including Pierre Boulez adopting some of its methods.
Album & Artwork
This album, "The Panufnik Legacies II", is the second recording of music by composers who have participated in the LSO Panufnik Composers Scheme.
Composition History
The Panufnik Composers Scheme was launched in 2005 by the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) in association with Lady Panufnik, in memory of her late husband, composer Sir Andrzej Panufnik.
Recording & Production
The recording was made in 24-bit 96kHz PCM at LSO St Luke's, London, on June 3 and 4, 2015.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Sir Andrzej Panufnik, the scheme's namesake, believed that even the greatest orchestras need new music and fresh ideas, and was dismayed that talented young composers often only learned to write for fellow students.
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