Composer of the Week - Albert Roussel (1869-1937) - Episode 4

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Albert Roussel, introducing a group of Bacchanalian songs and a ballet based on the myth of Ariadne on Naxos, regarded by some as one of the masterpieces of the 20th Century. Fanfare pour un Sacre Paien Brass of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Luxembourg Bramwell Tovey (conductor) TIMPANI 1C1082 T1 Petite Suite Orchestre National de l'ORTF Jean Martinon (conductor) ERATO 3984 24240-2 CD2 T2-4 Odes Anacreontiques (Op 31, Nos 1 and 2; Op 32, No 1) Jose van Dam (bass-baritone) Dalton Baldwin (piano) EMI CDS7492712 CD2 T13, 14, 16 Bacchus et Ariane BBC Philharmonic Yan Pascal Tortelier (conductor) CHANDOS CHAN9494 T1-22.