Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Ophélie Gaillard's "A Night in London," a captivating album released on March 4, 2022, under the Aparté label. This exquisite collection of 21 tracks, spanning a little over an hour and twenty-nine minutes, is a testament to Gaillard's virtuosity and her ability to blend genres seamlessly, creating a unique fusion of bossa nova and MPB (Música Popular Brasileira) with classical and baroque influences.
Accompanied by the Pulcinella Orchestra, Ophélie Gaillard takes you on a journey through a diverse range of compositions, from the tender and intimate "She's Sweetest When She's Naked" to the lively and energetic "The Murrays March." The album also features guest artists Sandrine Piau and Lucile Richardot, adding depth and richness to the overall sound.
"A Night in London" is not just a showcase of Gaillard's technical prowess on the cello but also a celebration of her artistic versatility. The album includes rare and lesser-known pieces, such as "A Treatise of Good Taste in the Art of Musick: The Night Her Silent Sable Wore" and "Fuga e Grave in G Minor," alongside well-known works like Handel's "Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, HWV 76: What Passion Cannot Music Raise and Quell."
Each track is a masterclass in musical storytelling, with Gaillard and the Pulcinella Orchestra bringing a fresh and innovative perspective to both classic and contemporary pieces. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "A Night in London" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that is sure to captivate and inspire.
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Tracks
She's Sweetest When She's Naked (Solo Version)James Oswald, Ophélie Gaillard
Concerto Grosso No. 5 in D Minor (After Domenico Scarlatti): I. LargoCharles Avison, Ophélie Gaillard, Pulcinella Orchestra
Concerto Grosso in B-Flat Major, Op. 3 No. 2, HWV 313: II. Largo in G MinorGeorge Frideric Handel, Ophélie Gaillard, Pulcinella Orchestra, Gabriel Pidoux
Fuga e Grave in G MinorJohann Adolf Hasse, Ophélie Gaillard, Pulcinella Orchestra
Cello Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 14 No. 2: I. Allegro spiritosoGiovanni Battista Cirri, Ophélie Gaillard, Pulcinella Orchestra
Cello Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 14 No. 2: II. Largo assaiGiovanni Battista Cirri, Ophélie Gaillard, Pulcinella Orchestra
Cello Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 14 No. 2: III. Rondo: AllegroGiovanni Battista Cirri, Ophélie Gaillard, Pulcinella Orchestra
The Murrays MarchJames Oswald, Ophélie Gaillard, Pulcinella Orchestra
My NanioJames Oswald, Ophélie Gaillard, Pulcinella Orchestra
She's Sweetest When She's NakedJames Oswald, Ophélie Gaillard, Pulcinella Orchestra
A Treatise of Good Taste in the Art of Musick: The Night Her Silent Sable WoreFrancesco Geminiani, Ophélie Gaillard, Lucile Richardot, Pulcinella Orchestra
The Bottom of the Punch BowlJames Oswald, Ophélie Gaillard, Pulcinella Orchestra
A Treatise of Good Taste in the Art of Musick: Oh Bessy Bell and Mary GrayFrancesco Geminiani, Ophélie Gaillard, Lucile Richardot, Pulcinella Orchestra
Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, HWV 76: What Passion Cannot Music Raise and QuellGeorge Frideric Handel, Ophélie Gaillard, Raquel Camarinha, Pulcinella Orchestra