Pastorale d'été (Honegger)
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Pastorale d’été, H. 31, is a short symphonic poem for chamber orchestra by Arthur Honegger. It was inspired by Honegger's vacation in the Swiss alps above Bern in 1920 and lasts seven or eight minutes
The composer in 1928
Vladimir Golschmann
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Vladimir Golschmann was a French and American conductor.
Pastorale d'été (Honegger)
…of the opening. The work was dedicated to Alexis Roland-Manuel. It was first performed on 17 February 1921 at the Salle Gaveau in Paris, conducted by Vladimir Golschmann. The work won a Prix Verley, a prize decided by the audience members. The first British concert performance was on 27 October 1921 conducted by Eugene…
Vladimir Golschmann with his wife in the 1920s
Vladimir Golschmann in 1948 (Lord Calvert ad)