The very little known dutch composer Alphons Diepenbrock, was, in his time, highly regarded as a leading composer, admired by Mahler among others. Here’s a performance of a rare piece, sung by Eva-Maria Westbroek with the Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Netherlands Radio Choir led by Ed Spanjaard.
Frederick Delius – La Calinda
The single most famous musical passage from Delius’ third opera “Koanga” contains the melody known as La Calinda, which is the only part of the score that has remained famous in the concert hall.
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