Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classical music with Accentus' captivating album, "Musiques à Orsay." Released on March 24, 2014, under the naïve classique label, this collection offers a rich tapestry of compositions that span a variety of genres, including requiem, choral, and classical. With a duration of 1 hour and 14 minutes, the album is a testament to the timeless beauty of these musical masterpieces.
Accentus, known for their exquisite performances, brings to life a diverse array of pieces, from the lively "La Gaîté parisienne" ballet to the hauntingly beautiful "Clair de lune." The album features works by renowned composers such as Bizet, Debussy, Ravel, and Schoenberg, each piece meticulously arranged and performed with precision and passion.
Highlights include the delicate "Jeux d'eau" for piano, the evocative "L'invitation au voyage" for voice and piano, and the enchanting "Fantasy in A Major" for violin and harp. The album also showcases the versatility of Accentus with choral arrangements like "Les Angelus" and orchestral pieces like "Pelléas et Mélisandre."
"Musiques à Orsay" is not just a collection of songs; it's an experience that showcases the depth and breadth of classical music. Whether you're a seasoned classical aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that highlights the artistry of Accentus and the enduring appeal of these timeless compositions.
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La Gaîté parisienne, ballet for Orchestra: No. 1, Ouverture - from "La Vie parisienne"Jacques Offenbach, Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, Manuel Rosenthal
Carmen, Act II, Scene 1: Chanson "Les tringles des sistres tintaient" (Carmen, Frasquita, Mercédès)Georges Bizet, Beatrice Uria-Monzon, Maryse Castets, Martine Olmeda, Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine, Alain Lombard
Jeux d'eau, for PianoMaurice Ravel, Huseyin Sermet
Les Angelus, on a Text by Grégoire Le Roy -arr. for Choir: Clytus GottwaldClaude Debussy, Accentus, Laurence Equilbey
L'invitation au voyage, for Voice and Piano, on a Poem by Charles Baudelaire:Henri Duparc, Bernard Kruysen, Noël Lee
Introduction and Allegro, for Harp, Flute, Clarinet and String Quartet: No. 1, Introduction (Très lent) - No. 2, AllegroMaurice Ravel, Isabelle Moretti, Michel Moragues, Pascal Moraguès, Parisii Quartet, Dominique Desjardins
Pelléas et Mélisandre, Act III, Scene 1: extraitClaude Debussy, Anne Sofie von Otter, Wolfgang Holzmair, Laurent Naouri, Orchestre National De France, Bernard Haitink
Préludes for Piano - Livre I: No. 8, La fille aux cheveux de lin (Très calme et doucement expressif)Claude Debussy, Noël Lee
Fantasy in A Major for Violin and Harp, Op. 124: Poco allegretto - AllegroCamille Saint-Saëns, Isabelle Moretti, Gérard Poulet
Clair de lune, for Voice and Piano, on a Poem by Paul Verlaine, Op. 46 No 2Gabriel Fauré, Bernard Kruysen, Noël Lee
Sonata in A Major for Violin and Piano, Op. 47: IV. Allegretto poco mossoCésar Franck, Annick Nicolas, Boris Petrov
Kaiserwalzer, Op. 437 - arr. for Flute, Clarinet, Piano and String Quartet: A. SchoenbergJohann Strauss II, Arditti Quartet, Michel Moragues, Pascal Moraguès, Michel Béroff
L' histoire du soldat, concert suite for 7 instruments in 7 parts: No. 1, Marche du soldatIgor Stravinsky, Carole Bouquet, Schlomo Mintz, Pascal Moraguès, Sergio Azzolini, Marc Bauer, Daniel Breszynski, Vincent Pasquier
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