Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Adolphe Adam's "La Filleule des Fées" (The Fairy Goddaughter), a captivating ballet score that has been beautifully preserved and released on the Marco-Polo label. This album, recorded in 2001, offers a comprehensive journey through Adam's intricate and melodious composition, lasting approximately two hours and eight minutes.
Adolphe Adam, a prominent French composer of the 19th century, is renowned for his ballet and opera works. "La Filleule des Fées," composed in 1849, is a testament to his mastery of the ballet form. The score is divided into two acts, each with multiple tableaux, offering a rich tapestry of musical scenes that unfold like a story.
The album begins with the Prologue, set in Guillaume's Farm-House, and takes you through various scenes including "The Countryside," "Ysaure's Chamber," "A Wooded Park," "A Deep Cavern," and culminates in "The Fairies' Judgement and Paradise." Each tableau is meticulously crafted, showcasing Adam's ability to evoke different moods and atmospheres through his music.
The tracklist is a detailed map of the ballet's narrative, with each number representing a specific moment in the story. Notable highlights include the "Pas de cinq" and "Divertissement" in Act I, and the "Mouvement de valse" in Act II, which are sure to captivate listeners with their rhythmic complexity and lyrical beauty.
This album is not just a collection of tracks but a complete musical experience, offering a glimpse into the world of 19th-century ballet and the genius of Adolphe Adam. Whether you're a seasoned ballet enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this recording is a valuable addition to your music library.
Tracks
La filleule des fées, Prologue "Guillaume's Farm-House": No. 1, —Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Prologue "Guillaume's Farm-House": No. 2, —Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Prologue "Guillaume's Farm-House": Nos. 3-5, —Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Prologue "Guillaume's Farm-House": No. 6, —Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Prologue "Guillaume's Farm-House": No. 7, —Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Prologue "Guillaume's Farm-House": No. 8, —Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Prologue "Guillaume's Farm-House": No. 9, —Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Prologue "Guillaume's Farm-House": No. 10, —Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act I Tableau 1 "The Countryside": No. 1, —Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act I Tableau 1 "The Countryside": No. 2, Pas de cinqAdolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act I Tableau 1 "The Countryside": No. 3, —Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act I Tableau 1 "The Countryside": No. 4, —Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act I Tableau 1 "The Countryside": No. 5, —Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act I Tableau 1 "The Countryside": No. 6, —Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act I Tableau 1 "The Countryside": No. 7, —Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act I Tableau 1 "The Countryside": No. 8, —Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act I Tableau 1 "The Countryside": No. 9a, DivertissementAdolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act I Tableau 1 "The Countryside": No. 9b, Pas de cinqAdolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act I Tableau 1 "The Countryside": No. 9c, —Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act I Tableau 1 "The Countryside": No. 9d, M. PetipaAdolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act I Tableau 1 "The Countryside": No. 9e, —Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act I Tableau 1 "The Countryside": No. 10, Après le divertissementAdolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act I Tableau 2 "Ysaure's Chamber": No. 1, Marche lointaineAdolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act I Tableau 2 "Ysaure's Chamber": No. 2, —Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act I Tableau 2 "Ysaure's Chamber": No. 3, —Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act I Tableau 2 "Ysaure's Chamber": No. 4, —Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act I Tableau 2 "Ysaure's Chamber": No. 5, —Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act I Tableau 2 "Ysaure's Chamber": Entr'acteAdolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act II Tableau 1 "A Wooded Park": No. 1, —Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act II Tableau 1 "A Wooded Park": No. 2, —Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act II Tableau 1 "A Wooded Park": No. 3, —Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act II Tableau 1 "A Wooded Park": No. 4a, —Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act II Tableau 1 "A Wooded Park": No. 4b, —Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act II Tableau 1 "A Wooded Park": No. 4c, Mlle Emarot (The White Fairy)Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act II Tableau 1 "A Wooded Park": No. 4d, Mme Taglioni (The Pink Fairy)Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act II Tableau 1 "A Wooded Park": No. 4e, Mme TaglioniAdolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act II Tableau 1 "A Wooded Park": No. 4f, Mlle Carlotta Grisi (Ysaure)Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act II Tableau 1 "A Wooded Park": No. 5, —Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act II Tableau 2 "A Deep Cavern": No. 1, Mouvement de valseAdolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act II Tableau 2 "A Deep Cavern": No. 2, —Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act II Tableau 2 "A Deep Cavern": No. 3, —Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
La filleule des fées, Act II Tableaux 3 & 4 "The Fairies' Judgement and Paradise": No. 4, —Adolphe Adam, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
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