Claude Debussy presents 'Léon Bakst - A Life for the Stage', a captivating classical album that showcases a diverse range of compositions from renowned artists. Released on 21 January 2025 under the esteemed Warner Classics label, this extensive collection boasts a duration of 3 hours and 59 minutes, ensuring an immersive experience for fans of classical music.
The album features an impressive array of tracks, including works by Respighi, Rossini, Delibes, and Mussorgsky, among others. From the enchanting 'Tarentella "La danza"' to the mesmerising 'Gopak' and the elegant 'Pizzicati', each piece has been carefully selected to highlight the beauty and complexity of classical music.
Claude Debussy's own compositions, such as 'Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune' and 'Le Martyre de Saint Sébastien', are also prominently featured, demonstrating his unique and innovative approach to the genre. Additionally, the album includes orchestral arrangements of works by Chopin, Schumann, and Tchaikovsky, showcasing the versatility and expressiveness of classical music.
With its rich and varied tracklist, 'Léon Bakst - A Life for the Stage' is a must-have for classical music enthusiasts. The album's blend of familiar and lesser-known pieces ensures that there is something for everyone to enjoy, from the dramatic 'Dance of the Seven Veils' to the delicate 'Le cygne'. Claude Debussy's passion for classical music shines through in this exceptional collection, making it a valuable addition to any music lover's library.
Respighi & Rossini: La boutique fantasque, P. 120: II. Tarentella "La danza"Gioachino Rossini, Ottorino Respighi, Alceo Galliera, Philharmonia Orchestra
Delibes: Sylvia, Act 3: No. 16a, PizzicatiLéo Delibes, Jean-Baptiste Mari, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris
Mussorgsky: The Fair at Sorochyntsi, Act 3: GopakModest Mussorgsky, Chloë Hanslip, Paul Mann, London Symphony Orchestra
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Act 2: No. 12d, Divertissement. Trepak, Russian DancePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Mariss Jansons
Tommasini & Scarlatti: Suite from The Good-Humoured Ladies: IV. Non presto, in tempo di balloDomenico Scarlatti, Vincenzo Tommasini, Igor Markevitch, Philharmonia Orchestra
Satie: Parade: Petite fille américaineErik Satie, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Michel Plasson
Beecham & Handel: The Gods Go a'Begging: II. First Dance (After Teseo, HWV 9)George Frideric Handel, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Stravinsky: The Firebird, Tableau 2: Disappearance of the Palace and Dissolution of Kashchei's Enchantments, Animation of the Petrified Warriors, General ThanksgivingIgor Stravinsky, Seiji Ozawa, Orchestre de Paris
Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé, M. 57, Pt. 3: Danse généraleMaurice Ravel, Philippe Jordan, Chœur de l'Opéra national de Paris, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris
Chopin / Orch. Douglas: Les sylphides: Waltz, Op. 70 No. 1Frédéric Chopin, Philharmonia Orchestra, Robert Irving
Tchaikovsky: The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66, Act 1 "The Spell": No. 6, WaltzPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, André Previn, London Symphony Orchestra
Grieg: Lyric Pieces, Book X, Op. 71: No. 3, PuckEdvard Grieg, Daniel Adni
Mozart: Die Zauberflöte, K. 620, Act 1: "Du feines Täubchen, nur herein!" (Monostatos, Pamina, Papageno)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Anton Scharinger, Rosa Mannion, Steven Cole
Messager: Fortunio, Act 4: "Lorsque je n'étais qu'une enfant" (Jacqueline)André Messager, John Eliot Gardiner, Colette Alliot-Lugaz, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon
Weber / Orch. Berlioz: Invitation to the Dance, Op. 65, J. 260Carl Maria von Weber, Willi Boskovsky, Wiener Symphoniker
Wolf-Ferrari: Il segreto di Susanna: IntermezzoErmanno Wolf-Ferrari, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Andrew Marriner
Rimsky-Korsakov: Sadko, Scene 4: Song of the Indian Guest (Version for Cello and Harp)Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Julian Lloyd Webber, Catrin Finch
Thomas: Mignon, Act 1: Romance. "Connais-tu le pays où fleurit l'oranger ?" (Mignon)Ambroise Thomas, Denyce Graves, Marc Soustrot, Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo
Strauss, R: Symphonic Fragment from Josephs-Legende: I. Allegro moderatoRichard Strauss, Rudolf Kempe, Staatskapelle Dresden
Debussy: Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune, CD 87, L. 86Claude Debussy, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Jukka-Pekka Saraste
Boito: Mefistofele, Act 1: "Dai campi, dai prati" (Faust, Mefistofele)Arrigo Boito, Julius Rudel, Norman Treigle, Plácido Domingo, London Symphony Orchestra
Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux: XIII. Le cygneCamille Saint-Saëns, Paul Tortelier, Maria De La Pau
Borodin: Prince Igor, Act 2: Polovtsian Dances. "Uletai na kryliyakh vetra" (Chorus)Alexander Borodin, Jerzy Semkow, Sofia National Opera Chorus, Sofia National Opera Orchestra
Debussy: Le Martyre de Saint Sébastien, CD 130, L. 124, Fragments symphoniques: I. La cour des lysClaude Debussy, James Conlon, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Verdi: La traviata, Act 3: "Parigi, o cara noi lasceremo" (Violetta, Alfredo)Giuseppe Verdi, Victoria de los Ángeles, Carlo Del Monte, Tullio Serafin, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma
Gounod: Faust, Act 3: "Les grands seigneurs ont seuls des airs si résolus" - Air des bijoux. "Ah, je ris de me voir si belle" (Marguerite)Charles Gounod, Martha Angelici, Jésus Etcheverry, Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera Comique
Puccini: La bohème, Act 3: "Donde lieta uscì" (Mimì)Giacomo Puccini, Diana Damrau, Gianandrea Noseda, Orchestra Teatro Regio Torino
Stravinsky: Mavra: Parasha's Song. "My Dear Friend" (Transcr. Rostropovich for Cello and Piano)Igor Stravinsky, Pierre Fournier, Tasso Janopoulo
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 3: "Che fiero momento" (Euridice)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Elsa Dreisig, Il Giardino d'Amore
Massenet: Thaïs, Act 2: "Celle qui vient est plus belle" (La Charmeuse, Crobyle, Myrtale)Jules Massenet, Sabine Devieilhe, Jodie Devos, Marianne Crebassa, Les Siècles, François-Xavier Roth
Bayer: Ballet Suite from die PuppenfeeJosef Bayer, Rudolf Kempe, Wiener Philharmoniker
D'Indy: Istar, variations symphoniques, Op. 42Vincent d'Indy, Pierre Dervaux, Orchestre Philharmonique des Pays de Loire
Dukas: La Péri: Poème danséPaul Dukas, Pierre Dervaux, Orchestre du Théâtre National de l'Opéra Paris
Strauss, R: Salomé, Op. 54: Dance of the Seven VeilsRichard Strauss, Otto Klemperer, Philharmonia Orchestra
Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Op. 35: I. The Sea and Sinbad's ShipNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Armin Jordan, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande
Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov, Prologue: Coronation Scene. "Da zdravstvuet tsar' Boris Feodorovich" (Shuisky, Boris, Chorus)Modest Mussorgsky, Mstislav Rostropovich, Chevy Chase Elementary School Chorus, Choral Arts Society of Washington, Kenneth Riegel, Oratorio Society of Washington, Ruggero Raimondi, National Symphony Orchestra
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 17 "Little Russian": IV. Moderato assai - Allegro vivo - PrestoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Carlo Maria Giulini, Philharmonia Orchestra
Balakirev: TamaraMily Balakirev, Lovro Von Matacic, Philharmonia Orchestra
Debussy: Jeux, CD 133, L. 126Claude Debussy, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle
Claude Debussy, born Achille Claude Debussy, was a pioneering French composer who left an indelible mark on the classical music landscape. Often hailed as the first Impressionist composer, despite his personal rejection of the label, Debussy's innovative approach to harmony and orchestration revolutionized the musical world. His compositions, which span the late 19th and early 20th centuries, are celebrated for their evocative atmospheres and subtle, shimmering textures. Debussy's influence endures, making him a cornerstone of classical piano and broader classical music genres.
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