Offenbach: Gaité Parisienne; Gounod: Faust Ballet Music; Rossini/Respighi: Rossiniana - Jacques Offenbach - Vinyl LP

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Offenbach: Gaité Parisienne; Gounod: Faust Ballet Music; Rossini/Respighi: Rossiniana - Jacques Offenbach - Vinyl LP

Offenbach: Gaité Parisienne; Gounod: Faust Ballet Music; Rossini/Respighi: Rossiniana - Jacques Offenbach

Album Description

Immerse yourself in the vibrant and enchanting world of Jacques Offenbach with this captivating album, featuring a delightful blend of his most celebrated works. The centerpiece is "Gaîté Parisienne," a lively and whimsical suite that showcases Offenbach's mastery of dance music, with a variety of waltzes, polkas, and mazurkas that will have you tapping your feet and swinging along. The album also includes the enchanting ballet music from Charles Gounod's "Faust," adding a touch of romanticism and drama to the collection. To round out the experience, the album concludes with Ottorino Respighi's "Rossiniana," a homage to the music of Gioachino Rossini, featuring a delightful mix of barcarolles, laments, intermezzos, and tarantellas. With a total runtime of over an hour and seventeen minutes, this album is a feast for the ears, offering a rich and varied musical journey through the works of these three great composers. Whether you're a fan of classical music or simply looking to expand your musical horizons, this album is sure to delight and inspire.

1 januari 2013© 2013 Decca Music Group Limited℗ 2013 Decca Music Group Limited

Tracks

Gaîté parisienne: 1. OvertureJacques Offenbach, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
2:00
Gaîté parisienne: 2. Allegro brillanteJacques Offenbach, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
1:06
Gaîté parisienne: Polka 1Jacques Offenbach, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
1:49
Gaîté parisienne: 4. Allegro - ValseJacques Offenbach, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
1:36
Gaîté parisienne: 5. Mazurka (Allegro)Jacques Offenbach, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
2:12
Gaîté parisienne: Valse 1Jacques Offenbach, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
1:49
Gaîté parisienne: 7. (Allegro)Jacques Offenbach, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
1:06
Gaîté parisienne: Polka 2Jacques Offenbach, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
1:18
Gaîté parisienne: 9. Valse lenteJacques Offenbach, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
3:12
Gaîté parisienne: 10. Tempo di marciaJacques Offenbach, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
1:23
Gaîté parisienne: Valse 2Jacques Offenbach, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
1:52
Gaîté parisienne: 12. Allegro vivo - ValseJacques Offenbach, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
2:14
Gaîté parisienne: 13. Allegro vivace. MisteriosoJacques Offenbach, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
2:06
Gaîté parisienne: Valse 3Jacques Offenbach, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
2:55
Gaîté parisienne: 15. Allegro - CancanJacques Offenbach, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
2:26
Gaîté parisienne: 16. Quadrille - CancanJacques Offenbach, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
1:34
Gaîté parisienne: 17. Allegro moderatoJacques Offenbach, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
0:38
Gaîté parisienne: 18. AllegroJacques Offenbach, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
0:25
Gaîté parisienne: 19. LeggieroJacques Offenbach, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
1:01
Gaîté parisienne: 20. VivoJacques Offenbach, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
1:07
Gaîté parisienne: 21. BarcarolleJacques Offenbach, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
4:53
Ballet Music From "Faust"Charles Gounod, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
15:58
Rossiniana, P. 148 (after Rossini): 1. Capri e Taormina (Barcarola e Siciliana)Ottorino Respighi, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
6:37
Rossiniana, P. 148 (after Rossini): 2. LamentoOttorino Respighi, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
7:05
Rossiniana, P. 148 (after Rossini): 3. IntermezzoOttorino Respighi, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
1:57
Rossiniana, P. 148 (after Rossini): 4. Tarantella "Puro sangue"Ottorino Respighi, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
7:10

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About Jacques Offenbach

Jacques Offenbach, born in Cologne in 1819 and later naturalized as a French citizen, was a prolific composer and cellist whose name is synonymous with the operetta genre. Often hailed as the "father of operetta," Offenbach's nearly 100 operettas, composed between the 1850s and 1870s, are celebrated for their wit, charm, and musical innovation. His works, such as "Orphée aux enfers" and "La Belle Hélène," are known for their satirical take on contemporary society and their catchy melodies. Offenbach's influence extended far beyond his lifetime, shaping the future of musical theater and leaving an indelible mark on the world of music. His compositions continue to be performed and enjoyed today, a testament to their enduring appeal.

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