Elisabeth Lutyens - 70th Birthday Recital - RARE Pearl SHE 537 Vinyl LP free viewing

Immerse yourself in the unique sound world of one of Britain's most pioneering 20th-century composers with this rare vinyl LP, "Elisabeth Lutyens: Birthday Recital." Released on the Pearl label (SHE 537), this recording captures a special concert celebrating Lutyens' 70th birthday in 1976.

This recital showcases Elisabeth Lutyens' distinctive and "fiercely modern" compositional voice, known for its expressive atonality and mastery of twelve-tone techniques. The program features a compelling selection of her piano works, likely including pieces such as her Five Intermezzi Op. 9, Piano e Forte Op. 43, Five Bagatelles Op. 48, and Plenum Op. 86. The recital also thoughtfully included compositions by her students and composers she admired, offering a broader musical context.  

About Elisabeth Lutyens (1906-1983):

A groundbreaking English composer, instrumental in introducing serialism to Britain.  
Known for her diverse catalogue, spanning orchestral, chamber, choral, opera, and influential film scores (including for Hammer Horror, earning her the nickname "Horror Queen").
Her music is celebrated for its intellectual rigor combined with expressive depth.  
Awarded a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in 1969 for her significant contributions to music.  
Vinyl Details:

Artist: Elisabeth Lutyens (and other featured pianists/composers from the recital)
Title: Birthday Recital
Label: Pearl
Catalogue Number: SHE 537  
Format: Vinyl, LP
Genre: Classical, Modern, Contemporary, 20th Century
Country (likely): UK
Keywords: Elisabeth Lutyens, Birthday Recital, Pearl SHE 537, Vinyl LP, Record, 20th Century Classical, Modern Classical, Contemporary Classical, British Composer, Female Composer, Serialism, Twelve-Tone, Atonal, Piano Music, Avant-Garde, Rare Vinyl, Collectible Vinyl, CBE, English Composer, Horror Queen.

Ideal for collectors of: 20th-century classical music, British composers, avant-garde music, female composers, and rare classical recordings.