Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of French classical music with Ernest Ansermet's captivating album, "French Night: The Music of Debussy, Honegger, Dukas & Saint-Saëns." Released on December 3, 2021, under the Jube Classic label, this exquisite collection spans a diverse range of genres, including classical, orchestral, and even ballroom vogue, offering a rich and varied listening experience.
The album features a stunning array of compositions, showcasing the brilliance of French masters. Ansermet's masterful arrangements of Debussy's "6 Épigraphes antiques" transport listeners to a world of myth and nature, while his rendition of Honegger's "Pacific 231" captures the raw power and rhythm of a steam locomotive. Dukas' "L'apprenti sorcier" (The Sorcerer's Apprentice) brings a touch of whimsy and magic, and Saint-Saëns' "Symphony in C-Minor, Op. 78 'Organ'" offers a grand and majestic finale.
With a total runtime of 1 hour and 21 minutes, this album is a testament to Ansermet's skill and the enduring appeal of French classical music. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "French Night" promises an engaging and memorable journey through some of the most beautiful and evocative music ever composed.
Tracks
6 Épigraphes antiques, L. 131 (Arr. for Orchestra): No. 1, Pour invoquer Pan, dieu du vent d'étéClaude Debussy, Ernest Ansermet, L'Orchestre de la Suise Romande
6 Épigraphes antiques, L. 131 (Arr. for Orchestra): No. 2, Pour un tombeau sans nomClaude Debussy, Ernest Ansermet, L'Orchestre de la Suise Romande
6 Épigraphes antiques, L. 131 (Arr. for Orchestra): No. 3, Pour que la nuit soit propiceClaude Debussy, Ernest Ansermet, L'Orchestre de la Suise Romande
6 Épigraphes antiques, L. 131 (Arr. for Orchestra): No. 4, Pour la danseuse aux crotalesClaude Debussy, Ernest Ansermet, L'Orchestre de la Suise Romande
6 Épigraphes antiques, L. 131 (Arr. for Orchestra): No. 5, Pour l'égyptienneClaude Debussy, Ernest Ansermet, L'Orchestre de la Suise Romande
6 Épigraphes antiques, L. 131 (Arr. for Orchestra): No. 6, Pour remercier la pluie au matinClaude Debussy, Ernest Ansermet, L'Orchestre de la Suise Romande
Prélude, fugue et postlude, H. 71aArthur Honegger, Ernest Ansermet, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Pacific 231, H. 53Arthur Honegger, Ernest Ansermet, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
L'apprenti sorcierPaul Dukas, Ernest Ansermet, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Symphony in C-Minor, Op. 78, R. 176 "Organ": I. Adagio - Allegro moderato - Poco adagioCamille Saint-Saëns, Ernest Ansermet, L'Orchestre de la Suise Romande
Symphony in C-Minor, Op. 78, R. 176 "Organ": II. Allegro moderatoCamille Saint-Saëns, Ernest Ansermet, L'Orchestre de la Suise Romande
Symphony in C-Minor, Op. 78, R. 176 "Organ": III. MaestosoCamille Saint-Saëns, Ernest Ansermet, L'Orchestre de la Suise Romande
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