Notes and Editorial Reviews
Jean Derbes (1937-1982) is another rarely heard composer the TIMPANI label has discovered for us. His French Swiss origins resulted in a remarkable body of work. His orchestral works turned away from the formulaic aspects of the avant-garde, whilst also indulging in any "neo-Somethings" of influences. His most haunting and passionate music has perhaps something in common with the Alban Berg Lyric Suite.
Review:
"The present CD presents orchestral works from two periods. 1967-69 and 1979-80, the former are protesting, dramatic with expressionist savagery, including the ballet music, Manu Tara. The later are reduced to the essentials and tend toward unanimity. Derbes also did not spare beauty
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of sound, and nothing here indicates a torn and painful sufferer other than the direct comparison of consonance and dissonance."
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Crescendo, [February, 2011]
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Works on This Recording
1.
Adagio for Orchestra by Jean Derbès
Conductor:
Jean-François Antonioli
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Timisoara Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1979; Switzerland
2.
Deux Nocturnes by Jean Derbès
Conductor:
Jean-François Antonioli
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Timisoara Philharmonic Orchestra
3.
Genese by Jean Derbès
Conductor:
Jean-François Antonioli
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Timisoara Philharmonic Orchestra
4.
Praemonitio Passionis by Jean Derbès
Conductor:
Jean-François Antonioli
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Timisoara Philharmonic Orchestra
5.
Manu-Tara by Jean Derbès
Conductor:
Jean-François Antonioli
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Timisoara Philharmonic Orchestra
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