{"product_id":"1866072","title":"Dirk Brosse; Prima La Musica; - Dirk Brosse Seven Nocturnes [CD]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that not all audio CDs are shrink-wrapped fom the factory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese nocturnes are a seven-part cycle, inspired by the days of the week. The Romans named the seven days of the week after the principal celestial bodies known to them. These bore the names of Roman gods. Each day was dedicated to a different god and a different celestial body.\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eDies Lunae Day of the Moon\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eDies Martis Day of Mars - God of War\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eDies Mercurii Day of Mercurius - God of Trade\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eDies Iovis Day of Jupiter - God of Thunder\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eDies Veneris Day of Venus - Goddess of Love and Beauty\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eDies Saturni Day of Saturnus - God of Agriculture\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eDies Solis Day of the Sun\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eThe Seven Nocturnes are a reaction to our ever faster moving society, with its resulting inner turmoil and mounting stress levels. The nocturnes create a meditative atmosphere and are best performed and listened to at nightfall, in the twilight...and a quiet and peaceful environment.\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eThe Seven Nocturnes for piano solo were composed in 2011. They were commissioned by Gino Van Helleputte and dedicated to his wife Chantal Colle to celebrate her 50th birthday. Ten years later, in 2021, the Seven Nocturnes were orchestrated for chamber orchestra to celebrate her 60th birthday.\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e - Dirk Brosse, January 2023\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eDaniel Blumenthal about the nocturnes:\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eIt was a wonderful surprise to hear the masterful orchestrations of some of my favorite pieces - the Seven Nocturnes for piano by Dirk Brosse. These bring back the memory of the wonderful moment of recording the originals - as, indeed, all my other experiences with his music have given me. I hope you derive the same pleasure and exhilaration that I feel as you listen to these works - Daniel Blumenthal, January 2023\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I particularly enjoy the drama and pathos Brosse creates with his orchestral palette' \\x96 BBC Music Magazine (4 STARS)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirk Brosse: Seven Nocturnes, version for piano solo: I. Dies Lunae\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eII. Dies Martis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIII. Mies Mercuriu\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIV. Dies lovis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eV. Dies Veneris\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVI. Dies Saturni\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVII. Dies Solis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeven Nocturnes, version for chamber orchestra: I Dies Lunae\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eII. Dies Martis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIII. Mies Mercuriu\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIV. Dies lovis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eV. Dies Veneris\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVI. Dies Saturni\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVII. Dies Solis\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54422443524481,"sku":"1866072","price":16.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/8711801017853.jpg?v=1750681239","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/1866072","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}