Ballet Suite, Cephale et Proorls
(Oritry, arr. Mottl): Belgian National Radio Orchestra, conducted by Franz-Andre
Violin Concerto (Francis de Bourguignon): Carlo van Neste (violin),
Belgian National Orchestra, conducted by Louis Weemaels
Symphonic Poem, The Merry Wives of Windsor (Robert Herberigs): Belgian National Orchestra, conducted by Louis Weemaels on gramophone records
Francis de Bou.rguignon (born in Brussels in 1890) is a gifted pianist and for a time he toured as sodo pianist with Melba; he is now professor of counterpoint at the Brussels Conservatoire. His Violin Concerto was written in 1947 and first performed at Hilversum by the Belgian violinist Carlo van Neste. Robert Herberigs (born in Ghent in 1886) won the Belgian Prix de Rome in 1909 He began his public careet as an opera singer but later devoted himself to composition. His works include an opéra comique, Watteau (1934); a Concert champetre for wind instruments; a piano concerto; and nine Masses. J.L.