France – Page 2 – CACOPHONY

65. Can’t get her out of my head: Berlioz – Fantastic Symphony Pt1

27/11/2020 by Steve

Driven to distraction and to drugs by a woman he’d never even spoken to, Hector Berlioz was consumed with passion. His obsession and fevered mind produced the unique, Symphony Fantastique. It’s brilliant, dramatic, original and gets three episodes of Cacophony! Listening time: 31 mins (into 9.5′; music 21′)… Listen

64. An Equal Music? France’s first great woman composer – Louise Farrenc, Symphony No. 3

06/11/2020 by Steve

This is a rarity on two counts – it’s a really good French symphony from the 1800s, and it’s written by a woman! The brilliant, Symphony No.3 by Louise Farrenc. 43 mins… Listen

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48. Ravel – trying not to be profound… and failing; his Piano Concerto

08/07/2020 by Steve

Maurice Ravel wanted his Piano Concerto to be lighthearted and brilliant, and not aim at profundity or at dramatic effects… and then wrote one of the most beautiful slow movements there is! Intro here: Listen here: or on Spotify: Please rate and … Listen