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For both Chaminade and Holmès, the artistic salon proved useful as a vehicle to bring their music to wider attention. Presented by Donald Macleod with Marcia Citron and Karen Henson.

1 hour

Music Played

  • Augusta Holmes

    Fantaisie for Clarinet and Piano

    Performer: Victoria Soames Samek. Performer: John Flinders.
  • Cécile Chaminade

    Autrefois

    Performer: Sir Stephen Hough.
    • Hyperion CDA 67043.
    • 8.
  • Augusta Holmes

    Reverie tzigane

    Performer: Anthony Goldstone.
    • Divine Art 25033.
    • 9.
  • Cécile Chaminade

    Concertino for Flute and Orchestra, op.102

    Performer: Susan Milan. Orchestra: City of London Sinfonia. Conductor: Richard Hickox.
    • Chandos: Chan 8840.
    • 4.
  • Augusta Holmes

    Serenade printaniere

    Singer: Rebecca de Pont Davies.
    • Lorelt LNT 109.
    • 2.
  • Cécile Chaminade

    Trio no 1 in G minor op 11

    Ensemble: Tzigane Piano Trio.
    • ASV: CDDCA 965.
    • 1-4.

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