Millefoglie (Mille-feuille) is a composition for ensemble and tape by Barbara Kolb, written on a commission from IRCAM and premiered in Paris in 1985. Regarded as one of her signature works, it was recorded for a collection of Kolb's works, Millefoglie and Other Works, in 1992.
| Millefoglie | |
|---|---|
| Composed | 1985 |
| Published | 1985 |
| Recorded | 1992 |
| Premiere | |
| Date | June 5, 1985 |
| Location | Centre Pompidou |
| Conductor | Péter Eötvös |
| Performers | Ensemble intercontemporain |
Composition history
editThe American composer Barbara Kolb spent a residency of nine months from 1984 at the IRCAM in Paris, where she composed Millefoglie for ensemble and tape on a commission from the institute.[1][2] It was premiered at the Centre Pompidou on June 5, 1985, played by the Ensemble intercontemporain conducted by Péter Eötvös.[3] She received the 1987 Kennedy Center Friedheim Award for it, and it became performed at major venues in Amsterdam, Helsinki, Vienna, Montreal and Tokyo.[4]
It was published by Boosey & Hawkes in 1985. The duration is given as 19 minutes.[2]
Album
editA first album of compositions exclusively by Kolb was recorded in 1992, entitled Millefoglie and Other Works. Musicians from ensembles Music Today and Nouvel Ensemble Moderne performed Millefoglie and also Extremes, Chromatic Fantasy, and Solitaire for label New World Records (80422–2), OCLC 759879778.[5][6]
References
edit- ^ "Barbara Kolb, Pioneering Composer and First American Woman to Win the Rome Prize, Passes Away". Boosey & Hawkes. October 2024. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ a b "Millefoglie (1984/85)". Boosey & Hawkes. 2024. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ "Barbara Kolb: Millefoglie (1985)" (work details) (in French and English). IRCAM. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ "Barbara Kolb". Boosey & Hawkes. 2024. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Petzold, Charles. "Women Composing: Barbara Kolb". Women Composing. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Wolrich, Peter M. "Barbara Kolb: Millefoglie and other works" (PDF). New World Records (liner notes). Retrieved October 23, 2024.
External links
edit- Millefoglie on YouTube, Nouvel Ensemble Moderne, 1992