In our December difficulty we have a good time the bicentenary of the delivery of César Franck. The Belgian composer’s recognition might have waxed and waned over the many years: however, says Roger Nichols, Franck’s vibrant and melodic music is due a reappraisal.
Elsewhere within the journal, as Thomas Adès’ new ballet The Dante Undertaking is launched on Opus Arte, the composer talks to Steph Energy about drawing inspiration from each the previous and the current. And Rebecca Franks takes a deep dive into the life and work of the composer Hélène de Montgeroult, whose abilities on the piano saved her from the guillotine.
We additionally have a look at how Hubert Parry’s evergreen hymn Jerusalem has attracted an eclectic array of preparations, from Elgar to Emerson, Lake and Palmer: and Erik Levi examines how the British institution shunned many German composers throughout World Conflict I.
Amongst our common options, Jeremy Pound selects the very best recordings of Herbert Howells’ Requiem, a piece that may go on to develop into related to tragic moments within the composer’s life. And our Composer of the Month is Reinhold Glière, whose fondness for the previous ran alongside a uncommon melodic reward.
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