March 1999

Paradis Moins Cinq: Five Gémont Songs

About

Mezzo-Soprano, Alto Flute, Harp, Piano, Percussion,  3x Violins & 2x Violas.

Commissioned by The Purcell School with funds provided by The Holst Foundation

First performance by Lana Skgratic and The Purcell Contemporary Ensemble, cond. Edward Longstaff, 18th March 1999

The audio clips are taken from each of the five songs, as performed by the above musicians:

Clip 1   Croix (Cross)

Clip 2   Meurtrier (Murderer)

Clip 3   Libellule (Dragonfly)

Clip 4   La Cité (The City)

Clip 5   Feux (Fires)

Audio

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  • 1
    24 1 croix
  • 2
    Paradis Moins Cinq - 2 Meurtrier
  • 3
    Paradis Moins Cinq - 3 Libellule
  • 4
    Paradis Moins Cinq - 4 La Cite
  • 5
    Paradis Moins Cinq - 5 Feux

Sample Score Pages

Reviews

“Quite spectacular”

(John McCabe)