Arthur Honegger was best known as a member of the modernist composer group Les Six in France. His music is powerful, sometimes raw, but also lyrical and spiritual. His five symphonies form the core of his oeuvre and are considered highlights of 20th-century orchestral music.
Playlist:
- Symphony no. 1
- Symfonie no. 2 “Pour Cordes”
Orchestre National de France conducted by Charles Dutoit - Symphony no. 3 “Liturgique”
Berliner Philharmoniker conducted byHerbert von Karajan - Symphony no. 4 “Deliciae Basilienses”
- Symphony no. 5 “Di Tre Re”
Orchestre National de France conducted by Charles Dutoit