Dive into the rich tapestry of classical music with the Orchestre Lamoureux's 1997 release on Deutsche Grammophon. This captivating album presents a triptych of masterpieces from three distinct French composers, offering a journey through the dramatic and the lyrical.
The album opens with Darius Milhaud's "Les Choéphores," a powerful opera suite that draws inspiration from Aeschylus' ancient Greek tragedy. The Orchestre Lamoureux masterfully navigates the intense, ritualistic music, bringing to life the themes of vengeance and justice.
Next, you'll experience Arthur Honegger's Symphony No. 5, subtitled "Di tre re." This three-movement symphony is a tour de force of modernist composition, with the Orchestre Lamoureux delivering a compelling performance that highlights Honegger's unique blend of neoclassical and modernist styles.
The album concludes with Albert Roussel's "Bacchus et Ariane," a suite from his opera that tells the mythological tale of Bacchus and Ariane. The Orchestre Lamoureux brings a sense of grandeur and drama to this lush, romantic score, showcasing Roussel's mastery of orchestration.
With a total runtime of 1 hour and 13 minutes, this album is a testament to the Orchestre Lamoureux's versatility and skill, offering a rich and rewarding listening experience for classical music enthusiasts.
Les Choéphores: I. Vocifération funèbreDarius Milhaud, Genevieve Moizan, Orchestre Lamoureux, Igor Markevitch, Chorale de l'Université de Paris, Georges Gitton
Les Choéphores: II. LibationDarius Milhaud, Genevieve Moizan, Orchestre Lamoureux, Igor Markevitch, Chorale de l'Université de Paris, Georges Gitton
Les Choéphores: III. IncantationDarius Milhaud, Heinz Rehfuss, Hélène Bouvier, Orchestre Lamoureux, Igor Markevitch, Chorale de l'Université de Paris, Georges Gitton
Les Choéphores: IV. PrésagesDarius Milhaud, Claude Nollier, Igor Markevitch, Chorale de l'Université de Paris, Georges Gitton
Les Choéphores: V. ExhortationDarius Milhaud, Claude Nollier, Igor Markevitch, Chorale de l'Université de Paris, Georges Gitton
Les Choéphores: VI. La Justice et la lumièreDarius Milhaud, Orchestre Lamoureux, Igor Markevitch, Chorale de l'Université de Paris, Georges Gitton
Les Choéphores: VII. ConclusionDarius Milhaud, Claude Nollier, Igor Markevitch, Chorale de l'Université de Paris, Georges Gitton
Symphony No. 5 - "Di tre re": I. GraveArthur Honegger, Orchestre Lamoureux, Igor Markevitch
Symphony No. 5 - "Di tre re": II. Allegretto - Adagio - AllegrettoArthur Honegger, Orchestre Lamoureux, Igor Markevitch
Symphony No. 5 - "Di tre re": III. Allegro marcatoArthur Honegger, Orchestre Lamoureux, Igor Markevitch
Bacchus et Ariane, Suite No. 2, Op. 4: I. AndanteAlbert Roussel, Orchestre Lamoureux, Igor Markevitch
Bacchus et Ariane, Suite No. 2, Op. 4: II. Lento (Elle regarde avec étonnement de tous côtés)Albert Roussel, Orchestre Lamoureux, Igor Markevitch
Bacchus et Ariane, Suite No. 2, Op. 4: III. Allegro (Bacchus danse seul)Albert Roussel, Orchestre Lamoureux, Igor Markevitch
Bacchus et Ariane, Suite No. 2, Op. 4: IV. Andante (Le baiser)Albert Roussel, Orchestre Lamoureux, Igor Markevitch
Bacchus et Ariane, Suite No. 2, Op. 4: V. Allegro deciso (Le Thiase défile)Albert Roussel, Orchestre Lamoureux, Igor Markevitch
Bacchus et Ariane, Suite No. 2, Op. 4: VI. Andante (Danse d'Ariane)Albert Roussel, Orchestre Lamoureux, Igor Markevitch
Bacchus et Ariane, Suite No. 2, Op. 4: VII. Moderato e pesante (Danse d'Ariane et de Bacchus)Albert Roussel, Orchestre Lamoureux, Igor Markevitch
Bacchus et Ariane, Suite No. 2, Op. 4: VIII. Allegro brillante (Bacchanale)Albert Roussel, Orchestre Lamoureux, Igor Markevitch
Bacchus et Ariane, Suite No. 2, Op. 4: IX. Allegro moltoAlbert Roussel, Orchestre Lamoureux, Igor Markevitch
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