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Jean Martinon: String Quartet no. 1, op. 43

June 24, 2018June 23, 2018 Fugue for Thought

performed by the Quatuor Ravel (cover image by Jose Tebar) Jean Francique-Étienne Martinon was born on January 10, 1910 in Lyon. He studied at the Paris Conservatoire with Albert Roussel for composition, Charles Munch for conducting, and harmony under … Continue reading Jean Martinon: String Quartet no. 1, op. 43

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Elsa Barraine: Symphony no. 2

June 21, 2018June 18, 2018 Fugue for Thought

performed by the Orchestre National de la RTF under Jean Martinon, or below by somebody under Manuel Rosenthal The music of Elsa Barraine wins over its listeners by a contrapuntal independence of line, virtuosity, and expressive intensity through motivic and rhythmic … Continue reading Elsa Barraine: Symphony no. 2

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Jean Martinon: String Quartet no. 1, op. 43

Elsa Barraine: Symphony no. 2