Credits:

Emilio Pomarico

Description:

Bernd Alois Zimmermann! Two symphonies premiered by the Cologne Radio Symphony Orchestra!A live recording of two symphonies by B.A. Zimmermann, originally premiered by the Cologne Radio Symphony Orchestra!The first draft of the One-Movement Symphony and the Vocal Symphony, a concert adaptation of the challenging opera *The Soldiers*!The 18th album released by the bastillemusique label features two symphonies by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (19181970), a German composer of contemporary music known for his unique style and complex compositions! The performance is by the Cologne WDR Symphony Orchestra, which has deep ties to Zimmermans works, and was recorded during a rare live concert held on May 5, 2018.The first work, *Symphony in One Movement*, was originally commissioned by Northwest German Radio (NWDR) in Cologne. It was completed as a single-movement symphony for a large orchestra including va