Part 25: Paul Dukas, vocal works for the ‘Prix de Rome’, 1884-1889.
In this episode we dwell on the vocal works that Dukas wrote for the music competition ‘Prix de Rome’.
Playlist:
- La Fête des myrtes, 1884.
Marie Kalinine, mezzo-soprano, Cyrille Dubois, tenor, Vlaams Radio Koor. Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Hervé Niquet.
- Les Sirènes, 1889.
Marie Kalinine, mezzo-soprano. Female voices of the Vlaams Radio Koor. Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Hervé Niquet.
- Sémélé, cantata.
Catherine Hunold, soprano (Sémélé), Kate Aldrich, mezzo-soprano (Junon), Tassis Christoyannis, baritone (Jupiter).
- Pensée des Morts, 1886.
Cyrille Dubois, tenor. Vlaams Radio Koor (Flemish Radio Choir). Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Hervé Niquet.
- Dukas, Hymne au soleil, 1888.
Cyrille Dubois, tenor. Vlaams Radio Koor. Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Hervé Niquet.
- L’Ondine et le Pêcheur, 1884 (encore).
Chantal Santon-Jeffrey, soprano. Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Hervé Niquet.
