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The archipelago celebrated in this multi-section tone poem is the Moyenne Island National Park, and the disc deals with the circumstance that went into its almost single-handed creation by one individual. Purchasing the uninhabited island in 1962, Brit Brendon Grimshaw, helped by local René Lafortin, built nature paths, planted trees and other flora and attracted birds and other creatures including giant tortoises. He died still extending the project 39 years later. Composed by French drummer… Read More