Léon Bakst - A Life for the Stage - Claude Debussy - Vinyl LP

Léon Bakst - A Life for the Stage - Claude Debussy

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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.

January 21, 2025A Warner Classics release, © 2025 Parlophone Records LimitedA Warner Classics release, ℗ 2025 Parlophone Records Limited

Tracks

Respighi & Rossini: La boutique fantasque, P. 120: II. Tarentella "La danza"Gioachino Rossini, Ottorino Respighi, Alceo Galliera, Philharmonia Orchestra
2:37
Delibes: Sylvia, Act 3: No. 16a, PizzicatiLéo Delibes, Jean-Baptiste Mari, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris
2:01
Mussorgsky: The Fair at Sorochyntsi, Act 3: GopakModest Mussorgsky, Chloë Hanslip, Paul Mann, London Symphony Orchestra
1:54
Schumann / Orch. Kalafati: Carnaval, Op. 9: No. 7, CoquetteRobert Schumann, Robert Irving, Philharmonia Orchestra
1:12
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Act 2: No. 12d, Divertissement. Trepak, Russian DancePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Mariss Jansons
1:06
Tommasini & Scarlatti: Suite from The Good-Humoured Ladies: IV. Non presto, in tempo di balloDomenico Scarlatti, Vincenzo Tommasini, Igor Markevitch, Philharmonia Orchestra
2:47
Satie: Parade: Petite fille américaineErik Satie, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Michel Plasson
1:46
Beecham & Handel: The Gods Go a'Begging: II. First Dance (After Teseo, HWV 9)George Frideric Handel, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
1:57
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
3:06
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
4:54
Chopin / Orch. Douglas: Les sylphides: Waltz, Op. 70 No. 1Frédéric Chopin, Philharmonia Orchestra, Robert Irving
2:06
Tchaikovsky: The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66, Act 1 "The Spell": No. 6, WaltzPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, André Previn, London Symphony Orchestra
4:58
Grieg: Lyric Pieces, Book X, Op. 71: No. 3, PuckEdvard Grieg, Daniel Adni
1:54
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
1:53
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
2:21
Weber / Orch. Berlioz: Invitation to the Dance, Op. 65, J. 260Carl Maria von Weber, Willi Boskovsky, Wiener Symphoniker
8:49
Wolf-Ferrari: Il segreto di Susanna: IntermezzoErmanno Wolf-Ferrari, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Andrew Marriner
2:56
Rimsky-Korsakov: Sadko, Scene 4: Song of the Indian Guest (Version for Cello and Harp)Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Julian Lloyd Webber, Catrin Finch
3:08
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
6:03
Strauss, R: Symphonic Fragment from Josephs-Legende: I. Allegro moderatoRichard Strauss, Rudolf Kempe, Staatskapelle Dresden
6:37
Debussy: Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune, CD 87, L. 86Claude Debussy, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Jukka-Pekka Saraste
8:51
Boito: Mefistofele, Act 1: "Dai campi, dai prati" (Faust, Mefistofele)Arrigo Boito, Julius Rudel, Norman Treigle, Plácido Domingo, London Symphony Orchestra
2:29
Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux: XIII. Le cygneCamille Saint-Saëns, Paul Tortelier, Maria De La Pau
2:52
Borodin: Prince Igor, Act 2: Polovtsian Dances. "Uletai na kryliyakh vetra" (Chorus)Alexander Borodin, Jerzy Semkow, Sofia National Opera Chorus, Sofia National Opera Orchestra
12:50
Debussy: Le Martyre de Saint Sébastien, CD 130, L. 124, Fragments symphoniques: I. La cour des lysClaude Debussy, James Conlon, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
3:51
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
4:41
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
5:47
Puccini: La bohème, Act 3: "Donde lieta uscì" (Mimì)Giacomo Puccini, Diana Damrau, Gianandrea Noseda, Orchestra Teatro Regio Torino
3:16
Stravinsky: Mavra: Parasha's Song. "My Dear Friend" (Transcr. Rostropovich for Cello and Piano)Igor Stravinsky, Pierre Fournier, Tasso Janopoulo
3:08
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 3: "Che fiero momento" (Euridice)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Elsa Dreisig, Il Giardino d'Amore
3:10
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
4:18
Bayer: Ballet Suite from die PuppenfeeJosef Bayer, Rudolf Kempe, Wiener Philharmoniker
10:53
D'Indy: Istar, variations symphoniques, Op. 42Vincent d'Indy, Pierre Dervaux, Orchestre Philharmonique des Pays de Loire
13:06
Dukas: La Péri: Poème danséPaul Dukas, Pierre Dervaux, Orchestre du Théâtre National de l'Opéra Paris
19:16
Strauss, R: Salomé, Op. 54: Dance of the Seven VeilsRichard Strauss, Otto Klemperer, Philharmonia Orchestra
9:02
Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Op. 35: I. The Sea and Sinbad's ShipNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Armin Jordan, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande
10:06
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
7:54
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 17 "Little Russian": IV. Moderato assai - Allegro vivo - PrestoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Carlo Maria Giulini, Philharmonia Orchestra
8:28
Balakirev: TamaraMily Balakirev, Lovro Von Matacic, Philharmonia Orchestra
21:53
Debussy: Jeux, CD 133, L. 126Claude Debussy, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle
19:34

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About Claude Debussy

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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