Description
French Orchestral Masterworks: Debussy's Ibéria, Ravel's Daphnis et Chloé, and Chabrier's España on Vinyl LP
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MPN: SLPX 11876
Brand Name: Hungaroton
Overview: A Vibrant Journey into French Impressionism and Spanish Color
This captivating 1978 Hungaroton LP features the Budapest Symphony Orchestra under the direction of maestro György Lehel, presenting a brilliant program of French orchestral favorites with a Spanish flair. Side A is dedicated to the shimmering textures of Debussy's "Ibéria" (the second of his Images pour orchestre) and the vivacious brilliance of Chabrier's "España" Rhapsody. Side B offers the evocative scenes from Ravel's Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 1 and the charm of Debussy's Petite Suite. This record is a wonderful find for collectors of 20th-century orchestral music and anyone seeking a dynamic, mid-century interpretation of these French Impressionist orchestral masterpieces.
Product Features
- Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo/Mono (Recording details not explicit, but typical of SLPX series)
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Romantic, Impressionist, Orchestral
- Country: Hungary
- Released: 1978
- Key Artists: Conductor György Lehel, Budapest Symphony Orchestra.
- Featured Works: Debussy's Ibéria and Petite Suite, Chabrier's España, Ravel's Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 1.
Interesting Facts about the Artists and Recording
György Lehel (1926–1989) was a hugely important figure in Hungarian musical life, serving as the principal conductor of the Budapest Symphony Orchestra (sometimes referred to as the Hungarian Radio and Television Orchestra) for decades. He was particularly respected for his authoritative interpretations of 20th-century music, making his approach to these Impressionist scores a valuable historical document. Debussy's Ibéria is famed for its complex orchestration and use of Iberian rhythms, designed to evoke the sights, sounds, and scents of Spain. Chabrier's España, written after a trip to Spain, is a foundational piece in the "Spanish genre" of French music and is known for its incredible energy. The inclusion of the rarely recorded Suite No. 1 from Ravel's Daphnis et Chloé ballet—a work of immense orchestral color—demonstrates the high caliber of the Budapest Symphony Orchestra under Lehel's baton.
Track Listing
Side A
- Claude Debussy Ibéria, Images Pour Orchestre, No. 2 (20:45)Emmanuel Chabrier España, Rapsodie Pour Orchiestre (6:30)
- a. Par Les Rues Et Par Les Chemins
- b. Les Parfums De La Nuit
- c. Le Matin D'un Jour De Fête
Side B
- Maurice Ravel Daphnis Et Chloé, 1. Suite (12:30)
- a. Nocturne
- b. Interlude
- c. Danse Guerrière
- Claude Debussy Petite Suite (14:47)
- a. En Bateau
- b. Cortège
- c. Menuet
- d. Ballet
Publishers
Label: Hungaroton (SLPX 11876) Conductor: György Lehel Orchestra: Budapest Symphony Orchestra Producer: András Székely Design [Cover Design]: Győző Vida
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