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      2. le meilleur d'une vie - maurice andré

      Le meilleur d'une vie

      Maurice AndréMaurice André
      • 2019
      • 55 tracks
      • 3 uur, 27 min
      • classical
      Le meilleur d'une vie - Maurice André
      Le meilleur d'une vie - Maurice André

      Album Details

      Experience the unparalleled artistry of Maurice André, one of the most celebrated trumpeters of the 20th century, with "Le meilleur d'une vie." This comprehensive three-disc collection, released on Warner Classics, spans a vast repertoire of classical masterpieces, showcasing André's virtuosity and versatility. The album features 55 meticulously selected tracks, each a testament to André's extraordinary skill and musicality.

      From the grandeur of Baroque compositions by Bach and Handel to the romantic elegance of Mozart and Beethoven, and the operatic brilliance of Verdi and Puccini, this collection offers a panoramic view of André's illustrious career. The album includes iconic pieces such as Handel's "Ombra mai fu," Mozart's "Queen of the Night Aria," and Verdi's "La donna è mobile," each beautifully arranged for trumpet and orchestra.

      "Le meilleur d'une vie" is not just a compilation of André's finest recordings; it is a celebration of his enduring legacy. The album features collaborations with renowned orchestras and conductors, capturing the essence of André's performances with stunning clarity and depth. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this collection promises an enriching and enjoyable listening experience.

      With a total duration of over three hours, this album is a treasure trove of musical excellence. It includes lesser-known gems alongside beloved classics, providing a comprehensive overview of André's remarkable contributions to the world of classical music. "Le meilleur d'une vie" is a fitting tribute to Maurice André's unparalleled talent and his enduring impact on the classical music landscape.

      August 23, 2019© 2019 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company℗ 2019 This compilation Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company

      Tracks

      1. Charpentier: Te Deum, H. 146: I. PréludeMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Maurice André, Louis Martini, Orchestre de chambre Jean-François Paillard
        1:25
      2. Hummel: Trumpet Concerto in E Major, WoO 1: III. Allegro moltoJohann Nepomuk Hummel, Maurice André, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, János Rolla
        3:41
      3. Handel: Recorder Sonata in D Minor, Op. 1 No. 9a, HWV 367a (Arr. for Trumpet & Orchestra): I. LargoGeorge Frideric Handel, Maurice André, Jean-François Paillard, Orchestre de chambre Jean-François Paillard
        2:42
      4. Handel: Recorder Sonata in D Minor, Op. 1 No. 9a, HWV 367a (Arr. for Trumpet & Orchestra): II. VivaceGeorge Frideric Handel, Maurice André, Jean-François Paillard, Orchestre de chambre Jean-François Paillard
        2:17
      5. Albinoni, Giazotto: Adagio in G Minor (Arr. for Trumpet and Organ)Tomaso Albinoni, Maurice André, Jane Parker-Smith
        6:30
      6. Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047: III. Allegro assaiJohann Sebastian Bach, Maurice André, Gerard Jarry, Jean-François Paillard, Jean-Francois Paillard Chamber Orchestra, Jean-Pierre Rampal, Pierre Pierlot
        2:49
      7. Haydn: Trumpet Concerto in E-Flat Major, Hob. VIIe:1: III. AllegroJoseph Haydn, Maurice André, Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
        4:53
      8. Telemann: Tafelmusik, Pt. 2, Ouverture-Suite in D Major, TWV 55:D1: Ouverture. Lentement - ViteGeorg Philipp Telemann, Maurice André, Concerto Amsterdam, Frans Brüggen
        6:57
      9. Purcell: The Queen's Dolour, Z. 670 (Arr. for Trumpet and Organ)Henry Purcell, Maurice André, Alfred Mitterhofer
        2:23
      10. Clarke / Arr. Defaye: Suite in D Major: Prince of Denmark's March "Trumpet Voluntary"Jeremiah Clarke, Maurice André, Jane Parker-Smith
        2:52
      11. Bach, JS: Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147, Pt. 2: X. Jesus bleibet meine Freude (Arr. for Trumpet and Organ)Johann Sebastian Bach, Maurice André, Alfred Mitterhofer
        4:24
      12. Bach, JS: 6 Chorales "Schübler": No. 1, Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645 (Arr. for Trumpet and Organ)Johann Sebastian Bach, Maurice André, Hedwig Bilgram
        5:58
      13. Mozart: Exsultate, jubilate, K. 165/158a: III. Alleluia (Arr. for Trumpet and Organ)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Maurice André, Jane Parker-Smith
        2:24
      14. Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. Air (Arr. for Trumpet and Organ)Johann Sebastian Bach, Maurice André, Jane Parker-Smith
        3:51
      15. Bach: Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: VII. Badinerie (Arr. for Trumpet and Orchestra)Johann Sebastian Bach, Maurice André, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, Budapest, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra
        1:25
      16. Handel: Serse, HWV 40, Act 1: Largo. "Ombra mai fu" (Version for Trumpet and Organ)George Frideric Handel, Maurice André, Jane Parker-Smith
        3:17
      17. Schubert: Ave Maria, Op. 52 No. 6, D. 839 (Arr. for Trumpet and Organ)Franz Schubert, Maurice André, Jane Parker-Smith
        2:48
      18. Massenet / Arr. Carradot: Thaïs, Act 2: Méditation. Andante religiosoJules Massenet, Maurice André, Andre Carradot, André Carradot Orchestra
        4:15
      19. Beethoven / Arr. Defaye for Trumpet and Harp: Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight": I. Adagio sostenutoLudwig van Beethoven, Maurice André, Joëlle Bernard
        4:34
      20. Schumann / Arr. Defaye: Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 7, TräumereiRobert Schumann, Maurice André, Joëlle Bernard
        2:31
      21. Brahms / Arr. Defaye: 16 Waltzes, Op. 39: No. 5 in E MajorJohannes Brahms, Maurice André, Joëlle Bernard
        2:12
      22. Martini / Arr. Defaye: Plaisir d'amourJean-Paul-Égide Martini, Maurice André, Joëlle Bernard
        3:21
      23. Mozart: Die Zauberflöte, K. 620, Act 2: Queen of the Night Aria. "Der Hölle Rache" (Arr. for Trumpet and Orchestra)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Maurice André, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Michel Plasson, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse
        2:55
      24. Bellini: Norma, Act 1: "Casta diva" (Arr. for Trumpet and Orchestra)Vincenzo Bellini, Maurice André, Choeurs du Capitole de Toulouse, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Michel Plasson, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse
        9:17
      25. Donizetti: L'elisir d'amore, Act 2: "Una furtiva lagrima" (Arr. for Trumpet and Orchestra)Gaetano Donizetti, Maurice André, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Michel Plasson, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse
        4:11
      26. Verdi: Rigoletto, Act 3: "La donna è mobile" (Arr. for Trumpet and Orchestra)Giuseppe Verdi, Maurice André, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Michel Plasson, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse
        2:21
      27. Ponchielli: La Gioconda, Op. 9, Act 2: "Cielo e mar!" (Arr. for Trumpet and Orchestra)Amilcare Ponchielli, Maurice André, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Michel Plasson, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse
        5:06
      28. Puccini: La bohème, Act 1: "Che gelida manina" (Arr. for Trumpet and Orchestra)Giacomo Puccini, Maurice André, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Michel Plasson, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse
        5:03
      29. Offenbach: Les contes d'Hoffmann, Act 2: "Les oiseaux dans la charmille" (Arr. for Trumpet and Orchestra)Jacques Offenbach, Maurice André, Choeurs du Capitole de Toulouse, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Michel Plasson, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse
        5:32
      30. Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 1: Séguedille. "Près des remparts de Séville" (Arr. for Trumpet and Orchestra)Georges Bizet, Maurice André, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Michel Plasson, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse
        2:33
      31. Bizet: Les pêcheurs de perles, Act 1: Romance de Nadir. "Je crois entendre encore" (Arr. for Trumpet and Orchestra)Georges Bizet, Maurice André, Marc Soustrot, Orchestre National de l'Opéra de Monte-Carlo
        5:33
      32. Delibes / Arr. Defaye: Lakmé, Act 2: Air des clochettes. "Où va la jeune Hindoue ?"Léo Delibes, Maurice André, Marc Soustrot, Orchestre National de l'Opéra de Monte-Carlo
        7:41
      33. Lehár: Das Land des Lächelns, Act 2: "Dein ist mein ganzes Herz" (Arr. for Trumpet and Orchestra)Franz Lehár, Maurice André, Marc Soustrot, Orchestre National de l'Opéra de Monte-Carlo
        4:03
      34. Rossini / Arr. Defaye: Il barbiere di Siviglia, Act 1: "Una voce poco fa" (Arr. for Trumpet and Orchestra)Gioachino Rossini, Maurice André, Marc Soustrot, Orchestre National de l'Opéra de Monte-Carlo
        6:35
      35. Arban / Arr. Pichureau: 14 Fantaisies sur les opéras de Verdi: No. 6, La traviataJean-Baptiste Arban, Maurice André, Claude Pichaureau, Orchestre d'Harmonie des Gardiens de la paix de Paris
        8:57
      36. Verdi / Arr. Astier: Aida, Act 2: Triumphal MarchGiuseppe Verdi, Maurice André, François Raubert, Orchestra, François Rauber, François Rauber Orchestra
        2:37
      37. Rimsky-Korsakov / Arr. Carradot: The Tale of Tsar Saltan, Act 3: Flight of the BumblebeeNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Maurice André, Andre Carradot, André Carradot Orchestra
        2:14
      38. Arnold: Colonel Bogey (From "The Bridge on the River Kwai")Malcolm Arnold, Maurice André, Andre Carradot, Orchestre André Carradot
        2:50
      39. Lara: GranadaAgustín Lara, Maurice André, Andre Carradot, Orchestre André Carradot
        2:08
      40. Monnot: MilordMarguerite Monnot, Maurice André, François Rauber, Orchestre François Rauber
        1:46
      41. Offenbach / Arr. Pichaureau: ParisiAN DREam (Suite concertante after "La Vie parisienne")Jacques Offenbach, Maurice André, Orchestre de la Garde Républicaine, Roger Boutry, Musique De La Garde Républicaine
        8:20
      42. Bach, JS / Arr. Defaye: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068 : III. GavotteJohann Sebastian Bach, Maurice André, Gus Wallez, Guy Pedersen, Wolfgang Karius
        1:21
      43. B. Marcello & Defaye : Adieu à Venise (After Marcello's Oboe Concerto in C Minor)Benedetto Marcello, Jean-Michel Defaye, Maurice André, Gus Wallez, Guy Pedersen, Jean-Marc Pulfer
        4:15
      44. Handel / Arr. Defaye: Oboe Concerto No. 3 in G Minor, HWV 287: II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Maurice André, Gus Wallez, Guy Pedersen, Jean-Marc Pulfer
        2:40
      45. Gershwin / Arr. Carradot: Overture from An American in ParisGeorge Gershwin, Maurice André, Nicolas André, Andre Carradot, André Carradot Orchestra
        3:54
      46. Gershwin / Arr. Carradot: The Man I LoveGeorge Gershwin, Maurice André, Beatrice Andre, Andre Carradot, André Carradot Orchestra
        4:49
      47. Rota / Arr. Astier: La strada: Main ThemeNino Rota, Maurice André, Orchestre François Rauber, François Rauber, François Rauber Orchestra
        4:26
      48. Kern / Arr. Carradot: Show Boat, Act 1: "Old Man River"Jerome Kern, Maurice André, Andre Carradot, André Carradot Orchestra
        4:16
      49. Legrand: Les moulins de mon cœur (Arr. for Trumpet and Orchestra)Michel Legrand, Maurice André, London Philharmonic Orchestra
        9:18
      50. Weill / Arr. Legrand: The Three Penny Opera: Ballad of Mack the KnifeKurt Weill, Maurice André, Christopher Laurence, Paul Clarvis, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Michel Legrand
        5:08
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      About Maurice André

      Maurice André, born into a coal mining family in Alès, France, in 1933, rose to become one of the most celebrated trumpeters in classical music history. His journey began under the guidance of a family friend, leading him to the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique in Paris, where he later became a professor. André was renowned for his exceptional musicianship, lightning-fast technique, and crystal-clear tones, particularly on a specially crafted trumpet with four valves designed for the higher register. He significantly contributed to the classical trumpet repertoire, popularizing the piccolo trumpet and inspiring numerous innovations in trumpet playing. Throughout his career, André performed and recorded many of the great concertos in the trumpet repertoire, leaving an indelible mark on the world of classical music. His legacy continues to inspire musicians and enthusiasts alike.

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