Description
La Princesse de Clèves & French Romantic Music — Orchestre de Chambre National de Toulouse CD
Product Information
- UPC: 4006408670643
- Product Type: Music CD
- Format: Digital Audio Disc (DDD)
- Label: Capriccio
- Catalog Number: 67064
- Release Year: 2003
- Orchestras: Orchestre de Chambre National de Toulouse, SWR Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart
- Conductors: Alain Moglia (tracks 4–6, 8–31), CK Strub (tracks 1–3, 7)
- Principal Instrumentalist: Lajos Lencsés (Oboe, English horn)
- Recording: Südwestrundfunk (SWR), Stuttgart, Germany
- Made in: Germany
Overview
This elegant Capriccio release presents La Princesse de Clèves suite from the opera by Jean Françaix, alongside a distinguished selection of French Romantic music by composers such as Charles Koechlin, Gabriel Fauré, Gabriel Pierné, Gabriel Grovlez, Georges Hugon, and Eugène Bozza.
The Orchestre de Chambre National de Toulouse and the SWR Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart bring these richly textured and evocative works to life, with the distinguished oboist Lajos Lencsés featured prominently. This collection highlights the lyrical charm, refined orchestration, and diverse styles of early 20th-century French music.
Listeners are treated to a journey through romantic suites, vocalises, serenades, and evocative portraits, including Françaix’s charming 15 Portraits d’Enfants d’Auguste Renoir and Koechlin’s poignant Choral sur le nom de Fauré.
Product Features
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Works Included:
Principal Instrumentalist: Lajos Lencsés (Oboe and English horn)- Jean Françaix: La Princesse de Clèves Suite (tracks 1–3) and 15 Portraits d’Enfants d’Auguste Renoir (tracks 17–31)
- Charles Koechlin: Choral sur le nom de Fauré (track 9)
- Gabriel Grovlez: Sarabande et Allegro (track 14)
- Gabriel Pierné: Pièce en sol mineur (tracks 4–5), Sérénade (track 16)
- Gabriel Fauré: Aria (track 16), Shylock (track 8)
- Georges Hugon (track 15)
- Eugène Bozza: Adagio (track 6)
- Orchestras: Orchestre de Chambre National de Toulouse and SWR Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart
- Conductors: Alain Moglia and CK Strub
- Format: Digital Audio Disc (DDD)
- Label: Capriccio
Interesting Facts
- French Romanticism: The album beautifully explores French music from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, capturing the elegant and poetic spirit of the period.
- Orchestral and Solo Features: Lajos Lencsés’ expert oboe and English horn performances are a highlight, adding unique color and lyricism.
- Diverse Repertoire: The varied program offers vocalises, suites, and character pieces that evoke landscapes, paintings, and emotions, demonstrating the richness of French Romantic music.
- High-Quality Production: Recorded by the reputable SWR broadcasting service, the album offers excellent sound fidelity and artistic integrity.
Publishers
Published by Delta Music GmbH, Frechen, Germany. Distributed by Capriccio Records. All rights reserved under catalog number 67064.
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