HENRI DUTILLEUX

HENRI DUTILLEUX
TOUT UN MONDE LOINTAIN... L'ARBRE DES SONGES (2002)
ORCHESTRE PHILARMONIQUE DE RADIO FRANCE

MYUNG-WHUN CHUNG - TRULS MORK / RENAUD CAPUCON
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Here are Henri Dutilleux's two concertos together on a disc of outstanding, well-recorded performances. Tout un monde lointain... is a cello concerto, the elusive title (from Baudelaire) unfortunately diminishing the popularity that it rightfully deserves. Written (and recorded) by Rostropovich, it's played here with breathtaking virtuosity and lyric beauty by Truls Mork. His opening soliloquy is lightly accompanied by struck cymbals, and a ghostly pianissimo orchestra immediately tells you this will be special. The e brilliant playing by soloist and orchestra confirms that expectation. The Violin Concerto, commissioned and recorded by Isaac Stern, also has a poetic title reflecting Dutilleux's intention--a work that develops, tree-like, into branches that grow and renew themselves. It's full of captivating moments, not least the third interlude, a cadenza written to sound improvised. It's a lyrical but energetic work, with blazing orchestral timbres that support Capucon's luminous violin. Separating the concertos is the brief but highly effective 3 Strophes sur le nome de Sacher, a solo cello piece played with expertise by Mork. An invaluable disc of modern masterpieces.

Tout Un Monde Lointain
1. I. Enigme (Tres Libre Et Flexible)
2. II. Regard (Extremement Calme)
3. III. Houles (Large Et Ample)
4. IV. Miroirs (Lent Et Extatique)
5. V. Hymne (Allegro)
3 Strophes Sur Le Nom De Sacher
6. I. Un Poco Indeciso
7. II. Andante Sostenuto
8. III. Vivace
L'Arbre Des Songes
9. I. Librement
10. Interlude 1
11. II. Vif
12. Interlude 2
13. III. Lent
14. Interlude 3
15. IV. Large Et Anime

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