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Dirk Brosse: Seven Nocturnes

Dirk Brosse; Prima La Musica; Daniel Blumenthal

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Format: CD

Cat No: KTC1785

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

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Dirk Brosse: Seven Nocturnes, version for piano solo: I. Dies Lunae
      • 2. II. Dies Martis
      • 3. III. Mies Mercuriu
      • 4. IV. Dies lovis
      • 5. V. Dies Veneris
      • 6. VI. Dies Saturni
      • 7. VII. Dies Solis
      • 8. Seven Nocturnes, version for chamber orchestra: I Dies Lunae
      • 9. II. Dies Martis
      • 10. III. Mies Mercuriu
      • 11. IV. Dies lovis
      • 12. V. Dies Veneris
      • 13. VI. Dies Saturni
      • 14. VII. Dies Solis