Debussy, Poulenc, Vaughan Williams, Honegger & Barber: Orchestral Works

Immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of orchestral masterpieces with the Boston Symphony Orchestra's album "Debussy, Poulenc, Vaughan Williams, Honegger & Barber: Orchestral Works." This captivating collection, released on June 24, 2016, under Urania Records, showcases the orchestra's virtuosity and versatility across a diverse range of classical compositions.

The album opens with Claude Debussy's ethereal "La damoiselle élue," followed by Francis Poulenc's dramatic "Le martyre de Saint Sebastien." The live recording of Poulenc's "Gloria" adds a spiritual depth and a sense of immediacy to the performance. The Boston Symphony Orchestra then takes on the monumental Symphony No. 8 in D Minor by Vaughan Williams, a work that demands both technical precision and emotional resonance, all of which the orchestra delivers with aplomb.

Arthur Honegger's Symphony No. 2 for Strings & Trumpet offers a stark contrast with its intense and expressive passages, while Samuel Barber's "Adagio for Strings" provides a poignant and reflective close to the album. Throughout these works, the Boston Symphony Orchestra demonstrates their unparalleled skill and artistry, making this album a testament to their enduring excellence. With a duration of over two hours, this album is a comprehensive journey through some of the most significant and moving works in the orchestral repertoire.