Immerse yourself in a timeless concert experience with the Orchestre National de la RTF, led by the esteemed conductor Rafaël Kubelik, featuring the virtuoso violinist Arthur Grumiaux. This album, recorded live on February 23, 1956, and released on February 1, 2017, by Ina, musique(s), showcases a remarkable blend of classical masterpieces that span a rich, operatic tradition.
The concert opens with Arthur Honegger's Symphony No. 2 for Strings and Trumpets, a work that beautifully balances the grandeur of orchestral strings with the brilliance of trumpets. The symphony's three movements—Molto moderato - Allegro, Adagio mesto, and Vivace non troppo—offer a journey through a range of emotions and musical textures.
Following Honegger's symphony, the program transitions to Béla Bartók's Violin Concerto No. 2, Sz. 112. This concerto, performed with exquisite precision by Arthur Grumiaux, is a testament to Bartók's innovative compositional style. The three movements—Allegro non troppo, Andante tranquillo, and Allegro molto—highlight the concerto's technical demands and emotional depth.
The concert concludes with Modest Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition," a suite that paints vivid musical portraits of various scenes and characters. From the serene "Promenade" to the dramatic "Bydlo" and the whimsical "Ballet of the Chicks in Their Shells," each movement offers a unique glimpse into Mussorgsky's imaginative world.
This album is a treasure trove for classical music enthusiasts, offering a rare opportunity to experience a historic concert performance by one of France's most renowned orchestras. The Orchestre National de la RTF, under the baton of Rafaël Kubelik and with the exceptional violin playing of Arthur Grumiaux, brings these timeless works to life with unparalleled artistry and passion. Whether you're a seasoned classical music aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
2017 Ina, musique(s)2017 Ina, musique(s)
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Annonce de présentation du concertArthur Honegger, Béla Bartók, Modest Mussorgsky, Orchestre National de la RTF, Rafael Kubelík
Annonce: A. Honegger - Symphonie No. 2 pour cordes et trompettesArthur Honegger, Orchestre National de la RTF, Rafael Kubelík
A. Honegger - Symphonie No. 2 pour cordes et trompettes - I. Molto moderato - AllegroArthur Honegger, Orchestre National de la RTF, Rafael Kubelík
A. Honegger - Symphonie No. 2 pour cordes et trompettes - II. Adagio mestoArthur Honegger, Orchestre National de la RTF, Rafael Kubelík
A. Honegger - Symphonie No. 2 pour cordes et trompettes - Vivace non troppoArthur Honegger, Orchestre National de la RTF, Rafael Kubelík
Désannonce: A. Honegger - Symphonie No. 2 pour cordes et trompettesArthur Honegger, Orchestre National de la RTF, Rafael Kubelík
Annonce: B. Bartok - Concerto pour violon No. 2, Sz 112Béla Bartók, Orchestre National de la RTF, Rafael Kubelík, Arthur Grumiaux
B. Bartok - Concerto pour violon No. 2, Sz. 112 - I. Allegro non troppoBéla Bartók, Orchestre National de la RTF, Rafael Kubelík, Arthur Grumiaux
B. Bartok - Concerto pour violon No. 2, Sz. 112 - II. Andante tranquilloBéla Bartók, Orchestre National de la RTF, Rafael Kubelík, Arthur Grumiaux
B. Bartok - Concerto pour violon No. 2, Sz. 112 - III. Allegro moltoBéla Bartók, Orchestre National de la RTF, Rafael Kubelík, Arthur Grumiaux
Désannonce: B. Bartok - Concerto pour violon No. 2, Sz. 112Béla Bartók, Orchestre National de la RTF, Rafael Kubelík, Arthur Grumiaux
Annonce et présentation de l'oeuvre: M. Moussorgski - Tableaux d'une expositionModest Mussorgsky, Orchestre National de la RTF, Rafael Kubelík
M. Moussorgski - Tableaux d'une exposition - I. PromenadeModest Mussorgsky, Orchestre National de la RTF, Rafael Kubelík
M. Moussorgski - Tableaux d'une exposition - II. GnomusModest Mussorgsky, Orchestre National de la RTF, Rafael Kubelík
M. Moussorgski - Tableaux d'une exposition - III. PromenadeModest Mussorgsky, Orchestre National de la RTF, Rafael Kubelík
M. Moussorgski - Tableaux d'une exposition - IV. Le vieux châteauModest Mussorgsky, Orchestre National de la RTF, Rafael Kubelík
M. Moussorgski - Tableaux d'une exposition - V. PromenadeModest Mussorgsky, Orchestre National de la RTF, Rafael Kubelík
M. Moussorgski - Tableaux d'une exposition - VI. Tuileries: Disputes d'enfants après jeuxModest Mussorgsky, Orchestre National de la RTF, Rafael Kubelík
M. Moussorgski - Tableaux d'une exposition - VII. BydloModest Mussorgsky, Orchestre National de la RTF, Rafael Kubelík
M. Moussorgski - Tableaux d'une exposition - VIII - PromenadeModest Mussorgsky, Orchestre National de la RTF, Rafael Kubelík
M. Moussorgski - Tableaux d'une exposition - IX. Ballet des poussins dans leurs coquesModest Mussorgsky, Orchestre National de la RTF, Rafael Kubelík
M. Moussorgski - Tableaux d'une exposition - X. Samuel Goldenberg et SchmuyleModest Mussorgsky, Orchestre National de la RTF, Rafael Kubelík
M. Moussorgski - Tableaux d'une exposition - XI. Le marché de LimogesModest Mussorgsky, Orchestre National de la RTF, Rafael Kubelík
M. Moussorgski - Tableaux d'une exposition - XII. Les CatacombesModest Mussorgsky, Orchestre National de la RTF, Rafael Kubelík
M. Moussorgski - Tableaux d'une exposition - XIII. Cum mortuis in lingua mortuaModest Mussorgsky, Orchestre National de la RTF, Rafael Kubelík
M. Moussorgski - Tableaux d'une exposition - XIV. La cabane sur des pattes de poulesModest Mussorgsky, Orchestre National de la RTF, Rafael Kubelík
M. Moussorgski - Tableaux d'une exposition - XV. La grande porte de KievModest Mussorgsky, Orchestre National de la RTF, Rafael Kubelík
Désannonce: M. Moussorgski - Tableaux d'une expositionModest Mussorgsky, Orchestre National de la RTF, Rafael Kubelík
Annonce de fin de concertArthur Honegger, Béla Bartók, Modest Mussorgsky, Orchestre National de la RTF, Rafael Kubelík
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