Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Camille Saint-Saëns with the release of "Saint-Saëns: Dances & Ballet Music." This captivating album, released on November 11, 2022, under the Naxos label, offers a rich tapestry of incidental music and ballet excerpts from Saint-Saëns' operatic repertoire. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 18 minutes, the album features 23 tracks that showcase the composer's mastery of dance and ballet music.
Conducted by the esteemed Jun Märkl and performed by the Residentie Orkest Den Haag, this collection brings to life the vibrant and often overlooked ballets from Saint-Saëns' operas such as "Henry VIII," "Parysatis," and "Étienne Marcel." The album includes a variety of pieces, from the lively "Musette guerrière" and "Valse" to the dramatic "Danse Bacchanale," offering a diverse and engaging listening experience. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to Saint-Saëns' work, this album promises to delight and inspire with its rich orchestration and dynamic performances.
2022 Naxos2022 (P) Naxos
Tracks
Entrée des écoliers et des ribaudesCamille Saint-Saëns, Residentie Orkest Den Haag, Jun Markl
Musette guerrièreCamille Saint-Saëns, Residentie Orkest Den Haag, Jun Markl
PavaneCamille Saint-Saëns, Residentie Orkest Den Haag, Jun Markl
ValseCamille Saint-Saëns, Residentie Orkest Den Haag, Jun Markl
Entrée des Bohémiens et BohémiennesCamille Saint-Saëns, Residentie Orkest Den Haag, Jun Markl
FinalCamille Saint-Saëns, Residentie Orkest Den Haag, Jun Markl
PréludeCamille Saint-Saëns, Residentie Orkest Den Haag, Jun Markl
EntracteCamille Saint-Saëns, Residentie Orkest Den Haag, Jun Markl
Marche du SynodeCamille Saint-Saëns, Residentie Orkest Den Haag, Jun Markl
Allegro moderatoCamille Saint-Saëns, Residentie Orkest Den Haag, Jun Markl
Andante sostenutoCamille Saint-Saëns, Residentie Orkest Den Haag, Jun Markl
Entrée. Quasi adagioCamille Saint-Saëns, Residentie Orkest Den Haag, Jun Markl
No. 1, Allegro non troppoCamille Saint-Saëns, Residentie Orkest Den Haag, Jun Markl
No. 2, Modéré (Sans lanteur)Camille Saint-Saëns, Residentie Orkest Den Haag, Jun Markl
No. 3, Molto allegroCamille Saint-Saëns, Residentie Orkest Den Haag, Jun Markl
No. 1, Introduction. Entrée des ClansCamille Saint-Saëns, Residentie Orkest Den Haag, Jun Markl
No. 2, Idylle écossaiseCamille Saint-Saëns, Residentie Orkest Den Haag, Jun Markl
No. 3, La fête du houblonCamille Saint-Saëns, Residentie Orkest Den Haag, Jun Markl
No. 4, Danse de la gipsyCamille Saint-Saëns, Residentie Orkest Den Haag, Jun Markl
No. 5, ScherzettoCamille Saint-Saëns, Residentie Orkest Den Haag, Jun Markl
No. 6, Gigue et finaleCamille Saint-Saëns, Residentie Orkest Den Haag, Jun Markl
No. 6, Danse des prêtresses de DagonCamille Saint-Saëns, Residentie Orkest Den Haag, Jun Markl
Danse BacchanaleCamille Saint-Saëns, Residentie Orkest Den Haag, Jun Markl
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