André Cluytens, a Belgian conductor of international renown, left an indelible mark on the classical music world with his exceptional interpretations and recordings. In this comprehensive collection, André Cluytens - Complete Stereo Orchestral Recordings, 1957-1966, released on Warner Classics, you'll find a treasure trove of his work spanning nearly a decade. This extensive compilation, lasting over six hours, showcases Cluytens' mastery and versatility, featuring a diverse range of compositions from some of the most celebrated composers in history.
The album opens with Shostakovich's powerful Symphony No. 11, a poignant reflection on the 1905 Russian Revolution, followed by the passionate and dramatic Don Juan and Feuersnot by Richard Strauss. The enchanting Vltava from Smetana's Má Vlast and the vividly orchestrated Symphonie fantastique by Berlioz are also included, offering a rich tapestry of European classical music.
Cluytens' interpretations of Dvořák's "From the New World" Symphony and Tchaikovsky's Symphonies No. 4 and No. 6 demonstrate his ability to capture the essence of these iconic works, while his renditions of Beethoven's Violin Concerto and Symphony No. 5 showcase his precision and depth. The collection also features lighter, more playful pieces, such as Mendelssohn's "Italian" Symphony and Mozart's "Eine kleine Nachtmusik," highlighting Cluytens' range and adaptability.
The album further delves into the world of opera and ballet with selections from Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, Tannhäuser, Der fliegende Holländer, and Lohengrin, as well as Gounod's Faust. These pieces offer a glimpse into Cluytens' skill in conducting operatic works, bringing out the drama and emotion inherent in these compositions.
Russian composers are also well-represented, with works by Rimsky-Korsakov, Borodin, and Mussorgsky, including the lively Capriccio espagnol, the evocative Night on Bald Mountain, and the energetic Prince Igor Polovtsian Dances. The collection concludes with Ravel's La Valse, a tour de force that showcases Cluytens' ability to convey both the elegance and the underlying tension of this complex work.
This compilation is a testament to André Cluytens' enduring legacy and his significant contributions to the world of classical music. Whether you're a longtime admirer of Cluytens or a newcomer to his work, this collection offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the breadth and depth of his artistry.
Tracks
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 11 in G Minor, Op. 103 "The Year 1905": I. The Palace SquareDmitri Shostakovich, André Cluytens, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 11 in G Minor, Op. 103 "The Year 1905": II. The Ninth of JanuaryDmitri Shostakovich, André Cluytens, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 11 in G Minor, Op. 103 "The Year 1905": III. In MemoriamDmitri Shostakovich, André Cluytens, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 11 in G Minor, Op. 103 "The Year 1905": IV. The TocsinDmitri Shostakovich, André Cluytens, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
Strauss, R: Don Juan, Op. 20Richard Strauss, André Cluytens, Wiener Philharmoniker
Strauss, R: Feuersnot, Op. 50: Love SceneRichard Strauss, André Cluytens, Wiener Philharmoniker
Smetana: Má Vlast, JB 1, 112: II. Vltava (The Moldau)Bedřich Smetana, André Cluytens, Wiener Philharmoniker
Smetana: Má Vlast: No. 4, From Bohemia's Meadows and ForestsBedřich Smetana, André Cluytens, Wiener Philharmoniker
Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14, H. 48: I. Rêveries - PassionsHector Berlioz, André Cluytens, Philharmonia Orchestra
Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14, H 48: II. Un balHector Berlioz, André Cluytens, Philharmonia Orchestra
Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14, H. 48: III. Scène aux champsHector Berlioz, André Cluytens, Philharmonia Orchestra
Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14, H 48: IV. Marche au suppliceHector Berlioz, André Cluytens, Philharmonia Orchestra
Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14, H. 48: V. Songe d'une nuit de sabbatHector Berlioz, André Cluytens, Philharmonia Orchestra
Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178 "From the New World": II. LargoAntonín Dvořák, André Cluytens, Wiener Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 36: III. Scherzo. Pizzicato ostinatoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, André Cluytens, Wiener Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74, TH. 30, "Pathétique": III. Allegro molto vivacePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, André Cluytens, Wiener Philharmoniker
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo (Cadenza by Kreisler)Ludwig van Beethoven, André Cluytens, David Oistrakh, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: II. LarghettoLudwig van Beethoven, André Cluytens, David Oistrakh, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: III. Rondo - Allegro (Cadenza by Kreisler)Ludwig van Beethoven, André Cluytens, David Oistrakh, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, André Cluytens, Wiener Philharmoniker
Beethoven: Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93: II. Allegretto scherzandoLudwig van Beethoven, André Cluytens, Wiener Philharmoniker
Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90, MWV N16 "Italian": IV. SaltarelloFelix Mendelssohn, André Cluytens, Wiener Philharmoniker
Mozart: Serenade in G Major, K. 525 "Eine kleine Nachtmusik": I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, André Cluytens, Wiener Philharmoniker
Mozart: Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550: I. Molto allegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, André Cluytens, Wiener Philharmoniker
Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34: I. AlboradaNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, André Cluytens, Philharmonia Orchestra
Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34: II. VariazioniNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, André Cluytens, Philharmonia Orchestra
Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34: III. AlboradaNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, André Cluytens, Philharmonia Orchestra
Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34: IV. Scena e canto gitanoNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, André Cluytens, Philharmonia Orchestra
Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34: V. Fandango asturianoNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, André Cluytens, Philharmonia Orchestra
Borodin: In the Steppes of Central AsiaAlexander Borodin, André Cluytens, Philharmonia Orchestra
Mussorgsky: Night on Bald Mountain (Orch. Rimsky-Korsakov)Modest Mussorgsky, André Cluytens, Philharmonia Orchestra
Ravel: La Valse, M. 72Maurice Ravel, André Cluytens, Philharmonia Orchestra
Gounod: Faust, Act 5, Ballet: I. Les NubiennesCharles Gounod, André Cluytens, Orchestre du théatre national de l'opera
Gounod: Faust, Act 5, Ballet: II. AdagioCharles Gounod, André Cluytens, Orchestre du théatre national de l'opera
Gounod: Faust, Act 5, Ballet: III. Danse antiqueCharles Gounod, André Cluytens, Orchestre du théatre national de l'opera
Gounod: Faust, Act 5, Ballet: IV. Variations de CléopâtreCharles Gounod, André Cluytens, Orchestre du théatre national de l'opera
Gounod: Faust, Act 5, Ballet: V. Les TroyennesCharles Gounod, André Cluytens, Orchestre du théatre national de l'opera
Gounod: Faust, Act 5, Ballet: VI. Variations du miroirCharles Gounod, André Cluytens, Orchestre du théatre national de l'opera
Gounod: Faust, Act 5, Ballet: VII. Danse de PhrynéCharles Gounod, André Cluytens, Orchestre du théatre national de l'opera
Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg: PreludeRichard Wagner, André Cluytens, Orchestre du théatre national de l'opera
Wagner: Tannhäuser, WWV 70: OvertureRichard Wagner, André Cluytens, Orchestre du théatre national de l'opera
Wagner: Der fliegende Holländer, WWV 63: OvertureRichard Wagner, André Cluytens, Orchestre du théatre national de l'opera
Wagner: Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 1: PreludeRichard Wagner, André Cluytens, Orchestre du théatre national de l'opera
Wagner: Lohengrin, Act 3: PreludeRichard Wagner, André Cluytens, Orchestre du théatre national de l'opera
Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Part 1: III. Marche hongroiseHector Berlioz, André Cluytens, Orchestre du théatre national de l'opera
Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Part 2: VII. Danse des sylphesHector Berlioz, André Cluytens, Orchestre du théatre national de l'opera
Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Part 3: XII. Menuet des folletsHector Berlioz, André Cluytens, Orchestre du théatre national de l'opera
Rimsky-Korsakov: Russian Easter Festival Overture, Op. 36Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, André Cluytens, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Rimsky-Korsakov: The Tale of Tsar Saltan, Act 3: The Flight of the BumblebeeNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, André Cluytens, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Borodin: Prince Igor, Act 2: Polovtsian Dances (Instrumental Version)Alexander Borodin, André Cluytens, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
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