Description
Encore – Ravel: Boléro / Liszt: Les Préludes / Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture CD
The Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Riccardo Muti
- UPC: 724358545029
- MPN: FPM 559 / BG747745
- Brand Name: EMI Classics
Overview
This EMI Classics “Encore” collection brings together three of the most thrilling orchestral masterpieces ever recorded, performed by The Philadelphia Orchestra under the dynamic baton of Riccardo Muti. From Ravel’s hypnotic Boléro, to Liszt’s dramatic Les Préludes, and culminating in Tchaikovsky’s triumphant 1812 Overture, this album delivers a journey through passion, power, and orchestral brilliance. The recording showcases Muti’s unmatched command of symphonic color and the Philadelphia Orchestra’s world-renowned string and brass sound.
Hungarian Translation – Áttekintés
Az EMI Classics “Encore” sorozat ezen kiadványa három legendás zeneművet kínál a Philadelphiai Zenekar és Riccardo Muti előadásában. Ravel Boléroja hipnotikus lendületével, Liszt Les Préludes című szimfonikus költeménye drámai erejével, valamint Csajkovszkij 1812 nyitánya diadalmas hangzásával a zenetörténet legizgalmasabb pillanatait idézi fel. Muti energikus vezénylése és a zenekar páratlan hangzása igazi élményt nyújt a hallgatónak.
Product Features
- Format: Audio CD (Copy Controlled Edition)
- Label: EMI Classics
- Series: Encore Collection
- Genre: Classical / Romantic Orchestral
- Style: Symphonic Poem, Orchestral Masterworks
- Recording Type: STEREO / DDD (Digital Recording)
- Total Running Time: 49:16 minutes
- Country of Manufacture: EU Import
- Compatibility: Standard CD players, PC (Windows 95+), Mac OS 8.6+, DVD/SACD compatible
Track Listing
- Maurice Ravel (1875–1937): Boléro – 17:09
- Franz Liszt (1811–1886): Les Préludes, Symphonic Poem – 16:35
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840–1893): Ouverture Solennelle “1812,” Op. 49 – 15:25
Total Duration: 49:16
Interesting Facts
- Historic Ensemble: The Philadelphia Orchestra, one of America’s most prestigious symphonic ensembles, was praised for its lush, “Philadelphia Sound,” perfected during the 20th century.
- Riccardo Muti’s Interpretation: Muti’s fiery and precise conducting style revitalizes these classics, reflecting his tenure with the orchestra in the early 1980s.
- Critical Acclaim: Gramophone magazine praised the recording, noting that “the adrenaline rushes so vigorously in the 1812 Overture that it recalls Stokowski’s glory days in Philadelphia.”
- Recording Dates: Originally recorded in 1981–1983, remastered and compiled by EMI Records in 2003 for the “Encore” series.
- Audio Fidelity: Digitally remastered STEREO/DDD quality, offering rich tonal balance and depth across the orchestra.
Publishers
© 1981–1983 EMI Records Ltd. This compilation © 1988, reissued 2003 by EMI Classics, a division of EMI Records Ltd. Made in the EU. Distributed by EMI Music. Official website: www.emi-encore.com
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English:
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Hungarian:
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