The Last Century

Today, another episode featuring music composed exactly one hundred years ago. This time, all the pieces are by French-speaking composers.

Playlist:

Arthur Honegger [featured image]

1. Ouerture ‘La Rpue’
   Czechoslovak Symphony Orchestra led by Adriano
2. Fantasio
   Orchestre Symphonique de RTL led by Leopold Hager
3. Antigone
   Heinz Holliger, oboe; Ursula Holliger, harp
4. Sonatina for clarinet and piano, H.42
   Paul Meyer, clarinet; Eric le Sage, piano
5. Skating Rink (Symphonie chorégraphique)
   Orchestre de la Radio-Télévision Suisse Italienne, Marc Andreae

Jacques Ibert

6. Escales
   Detroit Symphony Orchestra led by Paul Paray

Georges Auric

7. Sonatina for piano (1922) – part 3
   Daniel Blumenthal, piano