Composer of the Week - Albert Roussel (1869-1937) - Episode 2

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Albert Roussel, introducing a complete performance of his ballet set in the insect world, which came to be one of his most successful works. There is also an excerpt from a piece completed during his convalescence - his only opera, inspired by his fascination with the Far East. Sarabande (Deux Melodies, Op 20, No 2) Sarah Walker (mezzo-soprano) Roger Vignoles (piano) UNICORN UKCD2078 T10 Le Festin de l'Araignee BBC Philharmonic Yan Pascal Tortelier (conductor) CHANDOS CHAN9494 T23-52 Padmavati (end of Act 1) Nakamti ...... Jane Berbie Alouddin ...... Jose van Dam Ratan-Sen ...... Nicolai Gedda The Brahman ...... Charles Burles Gora ...... Marc Vento Badal ...... Laurence Dale Orfeon Donostiarra Orchestre du Capitole du Toulouse Michel Plasson (conductor) EMI CDS7478918 CD1 T7 and 8.