Dirk Brosse; Prima La Musica; Daniel Blumenthal
Release Date: 28 July 2023
Label: Etcetera
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 8711801017853
Genres: Classical Orchestral
Description
These nocturnes are a seven-part cycle, inspired by the days of the week. The Romans named the seven days of the week after the principal celestial bodies known to them. These bore the names of Roman gods. Each day was dedicated to a different god and a different celestial body.
Dies Lunae Day of the Moon
Dies Martis Day of Mars - God of War
Dies Mercurii Day of Mercurius - God of Trade
Dies Iovis Day of Jupiter - God of Thunder
Dies Veneris Day of Venus - Goddess of Love and Beauty
Dies Saturni Day of Saturnus - God of Agriculture
Dies Solis Day of the Sun
The Seven Nocturnes are a reaction to our ever faster moving society, with its resulting inner turmoil and mounting stress levels. The nocturnes create a meditative atmosphere and are best performed and listened to at nightfall, in the twilight...and a quiet and peaceful environment.
The Seven Nocturnes for piano solo were composed in 2011. They were commissioned by Gino Van Helleputte and dedicated to his wife Chantal Colle to celebrate her 50th birthday. Ten years later, in 2021, the Seven Nocturnes were orchestrated for chamber orchestra to celebrate her 60th birthday.
- Dirk Brosse, January 2023
Daniel Blumenthal about the nocturnes:
It was a wonderful surprise to hear the masterful orchestrations of some of my favorite pieces - the Seven Nocturnes for piano by Dirk Brosse. These bring back the memory of the wonderful moment of recording the originals - as, indeed, all my other experiences with his music have given me. I hope you derive the same pleasure and exhilaration that I feel as you listen to these works - Daniel Blumenthal, January 2023
"I particularly enjoy the drama and pathos Brosse creates with his orchestral palette" – BBC Music Magazine (4 STARS)
Tracklisting
Musica Gloria, Nele Vertommen, Beniamino Paganini
Luc Berge, Jan Michiels, Inge Spinette, Ilse Eerens
Ryelandt Trio, Linde Verjans, Seamus Hickey
Jonas Seeberg
Bruno Monteiro, Joao Paulo Santos
Hendrickje Van Kerckhove, Eddy Vanoosthuyse, Severine Sierens, Hannelore Vermeir, Hans Ryckelynck,
Nuno Cernadas
Amy Norrington, Piet Kuijken
Hans-Jurg Strub; Wurttembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen; Christian Erny
Sinfonieorchester Gottingen
London Sinfonietta; David Atherton
Antal Dorati; Philharmonia Hungarica
Karel Ancerl; Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Yoichi Sugiyama
David Rabinovich
Badische Staatskapelle, Georg Fritzsch
