Sadly, the French conductor Roger Desormiere didn’t fully transition over to the era of the lp record before having his career cut short by a debilitating stroke. He was one of the most widely respected conductors in France, going from the late 1930s all the way to his forced retirement
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Gustave Charpentier – Napoli from Impressions d’Italie – FNO – Bigot – circa 1952 – ORTF, Paris – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Gustave Charpentier, a name that may not ring many bells now, but during the 20th century, was one of the most popular composers of Opera; primarily based
Click on the link here for Audio Player – Francaix: Fantasie for Cello and Orch. – Maurice Gendron, Cello – Paris Radio Symphony – Eugenè Bigot, cond. – Rec. July 4, 1952 – Paris Radio – Gordon Skene Sound Collection Back to classic and rare performances from French Radio in
Click on the link here for Audio Player – Maurice Emmanuel – Scenes from Amphitryon – Camille Maurane – French National Orchestra – Eugene Bigot -ORTF – 1952 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection More rarities from French Radio this weekend. Today, it’s a selection of scenes from Maurice Emmanuel’s 1936
Click on the link here for Audio Player – The Pasquier Trio play Jean Cras: Trio for Strings – 1958 – ORTF – Gordon Skene Sound Collection Back over to Paris this week for a broadcast recital by the legendary Pasquier Trio (Jean Pasquier, violin – Pierre Pasquier, viola –
Click on the link here for Audio Player – Exsonvaldes, in session at Los Conciertos de Radio 3 – RNE Radio 3 – October 21, 2013 With the huge success of French Indie/Alternative band Phoenix this year, it’s put a light on what other bands are currently happening in France.
Click on the link here for Audio Player – Lukas Geniusas in concert at Palais des Congres du Tourquet – August 23, 2013 – Radio France Musique At the ripe old age of 23, and already the recipient of numerous awards and accolades, including a Young Talent award from his
Click on the link here for Audio Player – Desportes: Two Serenades for Three Trombones and Tuba – ORTF – circa 1953 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection Yvonne Desportes is probably not a name very well known outside of French music circles. Born in 1907 and passing away in Paris
Click on the link here for Audio Player – Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire, Conducted by André Cluytens – Henriette Faure, piano – Besançon Festival – Sept. 1951 – ORTF broadcast – Gordon Skene Sound Collection Something familiar tonight, but rare nonetheless. A performance recorded during the
