Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of nature through the captivating melodies of the Orchestre d'Auvergne's "La Folle Journée 2016 - La Nature." This exquisite compilation, released on January 22, 2016, under the Mirare label, brings together a diverse array of classical masterpieces that celebrate the beauty and wonder of the natural world.
Spanning a generous 2 hours and 25 minutes, this album features 26 tracks that showcase the extraordinary talents of the Orchestre d'Auvergne, along with notable guest artists such as the Quatuor Ébène, Boris Berezovsky, and Anne Queffélec. The ensemble delivers a mesmerizing performance that highlights the intricate interplay between music and nature.
The album opens with Vivaldi's iconic "Les Quatre Saisons," specifically the winter concerto, setting the stage for a journey through the seasons and landscapes depicted in the music. From the gentle rustling of leaves in "Le Carnaval des animaux" to the soaring flight of "Le Rossignol," each piece is a testament to the composers' ability to capture the essence of nature in their works.
Notable highlights include the serene beauty of Debussy's "Clair de lune," the playful charm of Ravel's "Le Coucou au fond des bois," and the evocative landscapes of Liszt's "Années de pèlerinage." The album also features works by composers such as Dvořák, Schubert, and Tchaikovsky, each contributing their unique perspective to the theme of nature.
Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "La Folle Journée 2016 - La Nature" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. The Orchestre d'Auvergne's impeccable musicianship and the thoughtful curation of the tracks make this album a standout addition to any music collection.
Tracks
Les Quatre Saisons, Concerto No.4, Op. 8, RV.297 "L'hiver": XII. Allegro non moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Orchestre d'Auvergne, Olivier Charlier
Les Quatre Saisons, Concerto No.4, Op. 8, RV.297 "L'hiver": XI. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Orchestre d'Auvergne, Olivier Charlier
Quatuor à cordes No. 5 en Ré Majeur, Op. 64 "l’Alouette": IV. FinaleJoseph Haydn, Quatuor Ébène
Quintette pour piano et cordes en La Majeur, D. 667 «La Truite»: IV. AndantinoFranz Schubert, Trio Chausson, Pénélope Poincheval, Antoine Landowski, Boris de Larochelambert, Philippe Talec, Noriko Inoue
Symphonie No. 6 en Fa Majeur, Op. 68 "Pastorale": II. Szene am BachLudwig van Beethoven, Sinfonia Varsovia, Yehudi Menuhin
Le Carnaval des animaux: IX. Le Coucou au fond des boisCamille Saint-Saëns, Solistes de l'Ensemble Orchestral de Paris, Henri Demarquette, Boris Berezovsky, Brigitte Engerer
Le Carnaval des animaux: XIII. Le CygneCamille Saint-Saëns, Henri Demarquette, Brigitte Engerer
Trio No. 2 en Mi Bémol Majeur pour piano, violon, et violoncelle, Op. 100: II. Andante con moltoFranz Schubert, Trio Chausson, Boris de Larochelambert, Antoine Landowski, Philippe Talec
Quatuor à cordes No. 12 en Fa Majeur, Op. 96 “Américain”: I. Allegro ma non troppoAntonín Dvořák, Quatuor Modigliani, Laurent Marfaing, Loïc Rio, François Kieffer, Philippe Bernhard
Concerto en La Mineur, Op. 16: II. AdagioEdvard Grieg, Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine, Eivind Gullberg Jensen, Shani Diluka
Concerto pour piano No. 5 en Fa Majeur, Op. 103 «L’Egyptien»: II. AndanteCamille Saint-Saëns, Orchestre de chambre de Paris, Brigitte Engerer, Andrea Quinn
Dans les steppes de l’Asie centraleAlexander Borodin, Orchestre Philharmonique de l’Oural, Dmitri Liss
Les Saisons, Op. 37a: VI. Juin. BarcarollePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Jonas Vitaud
Prélude en Ré Bémol Majeur No. 15, Op. 28: XV. SostenutoFrédéric Chopin, Philippe Giusiano
Années de pèlerinage III, S.163: I. Les jeux d’eaux à la Villa d’EsteFranz Liszt, Nicholas Angelich
Sonate No. 17 en Ré Mineur, Op. 31 No. 2 « La Tempête »: III. AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Abdel Rahman El Bacha
Le RossignolAlexandre Alabiev, Brigitte Engerer
Le vol du bourdonNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Claire-Marie Le Guay
Scènes de la forêt, Op. 82: VII. L’oiseau prophèteRobert Schumann, David Kadouch
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