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In 1913 a young Boulanger became the first female winner of the 'Prix de Rome'. The piece has a sweeping Romantic score and tells the Gothic fantasy tale of Faust who signs his soul over eternal damnation as he asks to see the beautiful Helen of Troy. Composer: Lili Boulanger Performers: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Performer: Lynne Dawson (Soprano) Performer: Bonaventura Bottone (Tenor) Performer: Jason Howard (Baritone) Conductor: Yan Pascal Tortelier Recording date: 12 May 1999 Date of broadcast: 29 February 2000
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