Couturier, Francois

Sounds and Silence, film music / Georges l. Gurdjieff, Arvo Pärt, Giovanni G. Kapsberger, Nik Bärtsch, Anouar Brahem

1 CD / ECM / 2011-09-13

Works: Georges I. Gurdjieff/Thomas de Hartmann: Reading of Sacred Books, for piano; Arvo Pärt: Für Lennart in memoriam, for string orchestra; Da pacem Domine; Rolf Lislevand: Arpeggiata addio (aft...
Performers: Acquaviva, Savino [Conductor]; Bartsch's, Nik Ronin; Bartsch, Nik; Brahem, Anouar [Oud/Composer]; Camerata Orchestra [Greece]; Couturier, Francois; Estevan, Pedro; Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir...
Conductors: Kaljuste, Tönu; Myrat, Alexander; Acquaviva, Savino

Over a period of five years, Swiss directors Norbert Wiedmer and Peter Guyer documented the activity of legendary producer Manfred Eicher, the founder and driving force behind ECM Records, whose advoc...continue...

Takemitsu: Yuki, Meguriai, Songs / Visse, Couturier

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2007-08-16

Works: Toru Takemitsu: Sayonara, song for voice & piano; In a Small Room (Chiisana Heya de), song for chorus & piano; I Just Sing (Utau dake), song for voice & piano; The Game of Love (Koi no kakurembo), so...
Performers: Couturier, Francois; Visse, Dominique [Countertenor Vocal]

While Takemitsu’s reputation as one of the 20th century’s greatest modernists is recognized around the world, his accomplishments as a songwriter are largely unknown outside...continue...