
Fame and Reputation
Chaminade and Holmès profited from the political uncertainties and the dawning of the Third Republic in diverse ways. Presented by Donald Macleod with Marcia Citron and Karen Henson.
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Augusta Holmes
la Belle Madeleine
Singer: Rebecca de Pont Davies. Performer: Claire Toomer.- Lorelt LNT 109.
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Augusta Holmes
Pologne
Orchestra: Rheinland-Pfatz Philharmonic. Conductor: Samuel Friedmann.- Naxos 8.223449.
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Cécile Chaminade
Piano Sonata
Performer: Danielle Laval.- EMI 5 65563 2.
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Cécile Chaminade
Serenade Espagnole, Op 150, violin & piano
Performer: Nils‐Erik Sparf. Performer: Bengt Forsberg.- DG471 331-2.
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Cécile Chaminade
Pas des Cymbales, Op 36, No 2
Ensemble: Peter Jablonski. Ensemble: Bengt Forsberg.- DG471 331-2.
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Cécile Chaminade
Mass for two equal voices, Op 167
Singer: Dorte Blase. Singer: Heidrun Blase. Performer: Ulrich Bremsteller.- Bayer BR 100 209.
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Cécile Chaminade
Excerpt from 6 Songs without words, Op 76
Performer: Eric Parkin.- Chandos Chan 8888.
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Broadcasts
- Thu 19 Jun 2008 12:00ѿý Radio 3
- Thu 19 Jun 2008 20:45ѿý Radio 3
- Thu 17 Oct 2013 12:00ѿý Radio 3
- Thu 17 Oct 2013 18:30ѿý Radio 3
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