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Release Date: Wednesday 2 March 2011
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Most of the mélodies are relatively early works, and only two of those on this album have been published. Each demonstrates the composer's great melodic gift, love of mystical harmonies and keen ear for 'atmosphere'.
French composer Charles Tournemire was a prolific composer, though much of his output remains unknown and unpublished. His association with the organ overshadows his chamber music, operas, oratorios and songs and he also completed eight symphonies, seven of which are available on the Marco Polo label.
Most of the mélodies are relatively early works, and only two of those on this album have been published. Each demonstrates the composer's great melodic gift, love of mystical harmonies and keen ear for 'atmosphere'.
Sagesse, Op. 34
Poème, Op. 32
Triptyque, Op. 39
3 Lieder, Op. 46
Solitude
Le désir qui palpite …
Dialogue sacré, Op. 50