Immerse yourself in the timeless narrative of King David with Arthur Honegger's masterful oratorio, "Le Roi David." Composed in 1921 as incidental music for a French play, this neoclassical work has been beautifully recorded by the Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne and the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, conducted by Daniel Reuss. Released in 2017, this album captures the essence of Honegger's pared-back yet powerful composition, offering a direct and compelling performance.
"Le Roi David" is a sweeping musical journey through the life of King David, featuring 27 tracks that bring the biblical story to life. From the introduction to the final lamentations, each piece is meticulously crafted to convey the depth and drama of David's life. The album includes a variety of musical elements, from canticles and psalms to marches and lamentations, providing a rich and diverse listening experience.
Honegger, a member of the influential group Les Six, brings his unique style to this oratorio, blending classical traditions with modern sensibilities. The result is a work that is both timeless and innovative, appealing to lovers of classical music and those seeking something fresh and engaging.
Recorded in Geneva, Switzerland, in 2016, this version of "Le Roi David" is a testament to the enduring appeal of Honegger's composition. Whether you are a longtime fan of Arthur Honegger or a newcomer to his work, this album offers a captivating exploration of one of the most iconic figures in biblical history.
Tracks
Le Roi David, H 37, Part. 1: IntroductionArthur Honegger, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Daniel Reuss, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Christophe Balissat
Le Roi David, H 37, Part. 1: Cantique du berger DavidArthur Honegger, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Daniel Reuss, Marianne Beate Kielland
Le Roi David, H 37, Part. 1: Psaume « Loué soit le Seigneur »Arthur Honegger, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Daniel Reuss, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande
Le Roi David, H 37, Part. 1: Chant de victoireArthur Honegger, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Daniel Reuss, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande
Le Roi David, H 37, Part. 1: CortègeArthur Honegger, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Christophe Balissat, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Daniel Reuss
Le Roi David, H 37, Part. 1: Psaume « Ne crains rien »Arthur Honegger, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Thomas Walker, Daniel Reuss
Le Roi David, H 37, Part. 1: Psaume « Ah ! si j’avais des ailes de colombe »Arthur Honegger, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Lucie Chartin, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Daniel Reuss
Le Roi David, H 37, Part. 1: Psaume "Cantique des Prophètes"Arthur Honegger, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Daniel Reuss
Le Roi David, H 37, Part. 1: Psaume « Pitié de moi, mon Dieu »Arthur Honegger, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Daniel Reuss, Thomas Walker, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande
Le Roi David, H 37, Part. 1: Le Camp de SaülArthur Honegger, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Daniel Reuss, Christophe Balissat, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande
Le Roi David, H 37, Part. 1: Psaume « L’éternel est ma lumière infinie »Arthur Honegger, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Daniel Reuss, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande
Le Roi David, H 37, Part. 1: Incantation « La Pythonisse »Arthur Honegger, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Athena Poullos, Daniel Reuss, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande
Le Roi David, H 37, Part. 1: Marche des PhilistinsArthur Honegger, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Daniel Reuss, Christophe Balissat, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande
Le Roi David, H 37, Part. 1: Lamentations de GuilboaArthur Honegger, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Thomas Walker, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Daniel Reuss, Lucie Chartin, Marianne Beate Kielland, Christophe Balissat
Le Roi David, H 37, Part. 2: Cantique de fêteArthur Honegger, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Daniel Reuss, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande
Le Roi David, H 37, Part. 2: La Danse devant l’archeArthur Honegger, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Daniel Reuss, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Christophe Balissat
Le Roi David, H 37, Part. 3: Cantique « De mon coeur jaillit un cantique »Arthur Honegger, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Daniel Reuss
Le Roi David, H 37, Part. 3: Chant de la servanteArthur Honegger, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Daniel Reuss, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Marianne Beate Kielland
Le Roi David, H 37, Part. 3: Psaume de pénitenceArthur Honegger, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Daniel Reuss, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande
Le Roi David, H 37, Part. 3: Psaume « Je fus conçu dans le péché »Arthur Honegger, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Daniel Reuss
Le Roi David, H 37, Part. 3: Psaume « Je lève mes regards vers la montagne »Arthur Honegger, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Daniel Reuss, Thomas Walker, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande
Le Roi David, H 37, Part. 3: La Chanson d’EphraïmArthur Honegger, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Daniel Reuss, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Lucie Chartin
Le Roi David, H 37, Part. 3: Marche des HébreuxArthur Honegger, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Daniel Reuss, Christophe Balissat
Le Roi David, H 37, Part. 3: Psaume « Je t’aimerai, Seigneur, d’un amour tendre »Arthur Honegger, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Daniel Reuss, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande
Le Roi David, H 37, Part. 3: Psaume « Dans cet effroi »Arthur Honegger, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Daniel Reuss
Le Roi David, H 37, Part. 3: Couronnement de SalomonArthur Honegger, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Christophe Balissat, Daniel Reuss
Le Roi David, H 37, Part. 3: Mort de DavidArthur Honegger, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Lucie Chartin, Daniel Reuss, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande
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