Andriessen: Miroir De ... - Roberta Alexander - Audio CD (Arrives in 50 days)

Hendrik Andriessen (1892-1981) was born in Haarlem, The Netherlands. His father, Nicolaas Hendrik Andriessen, was the music director and organist at the St. Josef Church in Haarlem. When Hendrik's father died suddenly in 1913 Hendrik took over his musical post. That year marked the completion of his first major organ composition, Premier Choral, which clearly shows the influences of César Franck.

This 2-CD set present vocal and orchestral works by Andriessen: the famous orchestral song cycle Miroir de Peine, as well as orchestral variations and concert(in)os for violin, cello and oboe, beautiful music of an inner, contemplative strength, lyrical and spiritual.

Excellent performances by soprano Roberta Alexander (Miroir de peine) and the Netherlands Radio Chamber Orchestra conducted by David Porcelijn and Thierry Fischer.

Label: Brilliant Classics | Origin: Holland

📌 .. Miroir De Peine / David Porcelijn/Thierry Fischer