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The 麻豆社 Philharmonic and John Storg氓rds are joined by bassoonist Roberto Giaccaglia for the world premier of Geoffrey Gordon's 'Anima Mia' (my soul) inspired by the work of Swiss artist Hans Ruedi Giger.

The exploration of an inner life is continued as Roderick Williams joins the orchestra to mark the 50th anniversary of Swiss composer Frank Martin's death with his 'Six Monologues from 'Everyman''. With words taken from Hugo von Hofmannsthal's play 'Jedermann', this is the journey of all of us; allegorical art exploring the values of a life well lived and speaking of the transition to death.

Arvo P盲rt's atmospheric 'Swansong', originally written to commemorate the 200th anniversary of theologian Cardinal Newman, opens the concert, and is inspired by the poet's prayer for "a safe lodging and a holy rest".

Edward Elgar dedicated his Enigma Variations to his "...friends pictured within"; Alice Elgar appears at the start and the touching portraits include the famous 'Nimrod' dedicated to music critic and friend Jaeger.

Recorded at the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Presented by Tom McKinney

Arvo P盲rt: Swansong
Geoffrey Gordon: Anima Mia - Symphonie Concertante for Bassoon and Orchestra (world premier, 麻豆社 commission)

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Music Interval

Frank Martin: Six Monologues from 'Everyman'
Elgar: Enigma Variations

Roberto Giaccaglia (bassoon)
Roderick Williams (baritone)
John Storg盲rds (conductor)
麻豆社 Philharmonic Orchestra

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