"Claude Debussy's 'A Musical Bestiary' is a captivating journey through the animal kingdom, as seen through the lens of classical music. Scheduled for release on October 1, 2025, under Warner Classics, this album is a delightful exploration of the natural world, featuring a diverse range of compositions that evoke the essence of various creatures.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 50 minutes, the album is a testament to Debussy's virtuosity and his ability to capture the nuances of nature in his music. From the playful 'Kangourous' by Saint-Saëns to the delicate 'Butterfly' étude by Chopin, each piece is a miniature masterpiece that brings to life the sounds and movements of animals. The tracklist also includes lesser-known gems like 'Las abejas' by Barrios Mangoré and 'Le petit oiseau' by Tansman, showcasing Debussy's eclectic taste and his deep appreciation for the works of his peers.
The album is a feast for the ears, with each composition meticulously crafted to evoke a specific animal or natural phenomenon. Whether it's the whimsical 'Monkey's Dance' from Purcell's 'The Fairy Queen' or the haunting 'Dance of the Swans' from Tchaikovsky's 'Swan Lake', every piece is a testament to the power of music to transport us to different worlds.
'A Musical Bestiary' is not just an album; it's an experience. It's a chance to immerse yourself in the beauty of classical music and to discover the wonders of the natural world. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to captivate and inspire you. So, sit back, relax, and let Claude Debussy's 'A Musical Bestiary' take you on a musical adventure like no other."
Tracks
Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux: VI. KangourousCamille Saint-Saëns, Tzimon Barto, Mikhail Rudy
Dvořák: Moravian Duets, Op. 32, Pt. 2, B. 62: No. 6, Die Taube auf dem AhornAntonín Dvořák, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Irmgard Seefried, Gerald Moore
Satie: Préludes flasques (pour un chien): No. 3, Chanson canineErik Satie, Michel Legrand
Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67: Medley of ThemesSergei Prokofiev, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sian Edwards
Trenet: La cigale et la fourmiCharles Trenet, Francois Le Roux, Jeff Cohen
Desprez: El grilloJosquin des Prez, The Hilliard Ensemble, Paul Hillier
Dowland: The Frog Galliard, P. 23John Dowland, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
Copland: Old American Songs, Book I: No. 5, I Bought Me a CatAaron Copland, Hugh Wolff, Thomas Hampson, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Biber: Sonata representativa: IV. Der FreschHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Il Giardino Armonico, Enrico Onofri, Giovanni Antonini
Tansman: Pour les enfants, Deuxième recueil: No. 2, Le petit oiseauAlexandre Tansman, Lily Laskine
Mozart: Oiseaux, si tous les ans, K. 307Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Elly Ameling, Jörg Demus
Lyadov: 8 Russian Folksongs, Op. 58: No. 4, Humorous Song "I Danced with a Mosquito"Anatoly Lyadov, Andreyev Imperial Russian Orchestra, Dmitri Hochlov
Poulenc: Le bestiaire, ou le cortège d’Orphée, FP 15: No. 6, La carpe (Chamber Version)Francis Poulenc, Georges Prêtre, Maryse Charpentier, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Britten: The Prince of the Pagodas, Op. 57, Pt. 2: Variation. Fish CreaturesBenjamin Britten, London Sinfonietta, Oliver Knussen
Rossini: Cats' Duet "Duetto buffo di due gatti" (Also Attributed to Pearsall))Gioachino Rossini, Felicity Lott, Ann Murray, Graham Johnson
Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: No. 3, Song with Chorus. "Ye Spotted Snakes"Felix Mendelssohn, Otto Klemperer, Heather Harper, Janet Baker, Philharmonia Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra
Bartók: For Children, Sz. 42, Book IV "Slovakian Folk Songs": No. 76, The Hidden Horse. Poco allegrettoBéla Bartók, Dezsö Ranki
Scarlatti, D: Keyboard Sonata in G Minor, Kk. 30 "The Cat's Fugue"Domenico Scarlatti, Anne Queffélec
Zemlinsky: Suite from the Incidental Music for Shakespeare's Cymbeline: III. Lied des Cloten. "Horch, horch! Die Lerche" (Live)Alexander von Zemlinsky, James Conlon, David Kuebler, Gürzenich Orchester Köln
Chausson: 7 Mélodies, Op. 2: No. 3, Les papillonsErnest Chausson, Barbara Hendricks, Michel Dalberto
Johansen: Suite No. 1, Op. 5 "Pictures from Nordland": III. ReindeerDavid Monrad Johansen, Leif Ove Andsnes
Roussel: Le festin de l'araignée, Op. 17, Pt. 2: XIII. Funérailles de l'ÉphémèreAlbert Roussel, Jean Martinon, Orchestre National de l'O.R.T.F.
Fučík: Der alte Brummbär, Op. 210Julius Fučík, Václav Neumann, Jiří Formacek, Czech Philharmonic
Schumann: Waldszenen, Op. 82: No. 7, Vogel als ProphetRobert Schumann, Maria João Pires
Williams: Jaws: The Shark ThemeJohn Williams, Orchestre Philharmonique De Strasbourg, Marko Letonja
Vivaldi: Flute Concerto in D Major, Op. 10 No. 3, RV 428 "Il gardellino": III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Emmanuel Pahud, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti
Samazeuilh: Le cercle des heures: V. Si j'étais une lucioleGustave Samazeuilh, Charles Münch, Éliette Schenneberg, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Traditional / Arr. Barbosa-Lima: The NightingaleTraditional, Sharon Isbin, Susanne Mentzer
Honegger: Danse de la chèvreArthur Honegger, Emmanuel Pahud
Bennett: Songs Before Sleep: No. 1, The Mouse and the BumblebeeRichard Rodney Bennett, Jonathan Lemalu, Malcolm Martineau
Hotteterre, J-M: Suite for Two Recorders No. 1 in B Minor, Op. 4: IV. Rondeau tendre "Les tourterelles"Jacques Hotteterre, Frans Brüggen, Kees Boeke
Schubert: Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. Posth. 114, D. 667 "The Trout": IV. Tema con variazione. AndantinoFranz Schubert, Renaud Capuçon, Gautier Capuçon, Frank Braley, Gérard Caussé, Alois Posch
Ives: Set No. 1 for Chamber Orchestra: IV. Like A Sick EagleCharles Ives, Ensemble Modern, Ingo Metzmacher
Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act 2: No. 13d, Dance of the Swans. Dance of the Little SwansPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, André Previn, London Symphony Orchestra
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