Contemporary Swiss Music. André-François Marescotti and Conrad Beck.
1. André-François Marescotti: Moderato (1st movement). From “Concerto for Piano and Orchestra”
Lottie Morel, piano. Orchestre de la Suisse Romande. Samuel Baud-Bovy, conductor. Composed in 1956. From “DECCA LXT 5526”.
2. Conrad Beck: Einsame Nixe – Lonely Water Nymph. From the song cycle “Herbstfeuer – Autumn Glow”.
Poems by Ricarda Huch. Verena Gohl, Contralto. Radio Symphony Orchestra of Basel. Reto Tschupp, conductor. Composed in 1956.
3. Conrad Beck: Allegro vivace (2nd movement). From “Fantasy for Orchestra”.
Basel Chamber Orchestra. Paul Sacher, conductor. Composed in 1968/1969. World première performance. Live recording at Radio Basel, March 1970.
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