Leonard Bernstein – Franck, Chausson, Fauré & Ravel: A Royal Edition Masterpiece (CD Album)

Product Information

• UPC: 5099704754826
• Label: SONY Classical – SMK 47548 ADD
• Edition: The Royal Edition, No. 31 of 100 (HRH)
• Format: CD, Album, Compilation, Reissue
• Country: US (Manufactured in Austria; Printed in Holland)
• Released: 1992 (Compilation of previously released material; recordings from 1959/62/64 and live performance at Farmhouse, Les Varrières, Provence, 1990, A.G. Carrick Ltd.)
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Classical, Recorded in High Definition (20-bit technology)
• Artists & Contributors:                                       Collection Note: Part of The Royal Edition (a special limited series)
  • Conductor: Leonard Bernstein
  • Soloists:
    • Zino Francescatti (Violin – in Chausson “Poème” & Ravel “Tzigane”)
    • Robert Casadesus (Piano – in Fauré “Ballade”)
  • Orchestra: New York Philharmonic
  • Cover Painting: By HRH The Prince of Wales

Overview

Experience a regal fusion of French masterpieces in this special Royal Edition recording. Leonard Bernstein leads the New York Philharmonic in a live compilation that presents:

• César Franck’s Symphony in D minor, a work of profound passion and tempered introspection, rendered in three movements.
• Gabriel Fauré’s Ballade, Op. 19 for Piano and Orchestra, an evocative narrative of lyrical expression.
• Ernest Chausson’s Poème, Op. 25 for Violin and Orchestra, a sublime dialogue between the soloist and the ensemble.
• Maurice Ravel’s Tzigane, a rhapsodic tour de force for violin and orchestra, known for its sparkling virtuosity and dramatic contrasts.

This release, produced with the artistry of David Oppenheim and John [Surname], has been remastered using 20-bit technology for "high definition sound." Remixed by Dennis D. Rooney and Miguel Kertsman, it encapsulates live performance magic captured between 1959 and 1990.

Visión General

Viva la fusión real de obras maestras francesas en esta grabación especial de la Edición Real. Leonard Bernstein dirige a la New York Philharmonic en una compilación en vivo que presenta:

• La Sinfonía en Re menor de César Franck, una obra de profunda pasión y reflexiva introspección, interpretada en tres movimientos.
• La Ballade, Op. 19 de Gabriel Fauré para piano y orquesta, una evocadora narrativa de expresión lírica.
• El Poème, Op. 25 de Ernest Chausson para violín y orquesta, un sublime diálogo entre el solista y el conjunto.
• Tzigane de Maurice Ravel, una rapsodia virtuosa para violín y orquesta, reconocida por su brillante virtuosismo y contrastes dramáticos.

Este lanzamiento, producido bajo la dirección artística de David Oppenheim y John [Apellido], ha sido remasterizado con tecnología de 20 bits para un sonido "de alta definición". Remixeado por Dennis D. Rooney y Miguel Kertsman, encapsula la magia de la actuación en vivo capturada desde 1959 hasta 1990.

Product Features

• Audio Excellence: Remastered in high definition (20-bit technology) ensuring pristine clarity and dynamic range.
• Compilation Quality: A selective compilation of live and studio recordings from landmark performances spanning three decades.
• Artistic Collaboration:
  • Conducted by Leonard Bernstein with the New York Philharmonic
  • Features outstanding soloists: Zino Francescatti (violin) and Robert Casadesus (piano)
• Unique Packaging: Limited Royal Edition numbering (No. 31 of 100) with cover art painted by HRH The Prince of Wales.
• Production Credits: Produced by David Oppenheim and John, remixed by Dennis D. Rooney and Miguel Kertsman; cover design by C.C. Garbers.

Interesting Facts

• Regal Presentation:
  This edition is part of a prestigious series limited to 100 copies, each signed by HRH The Prince of Wales, infusing the compilation with a royal cachet.

• Historical Recordings:
  The collection includes landmark recordings from 1959, 1962, and 1964, as well as a live performance recorded at the Farmhouse in Les Varrières, Provence (1990), offering a rich historical perspective of mid-20th century performance practice.

• Innovative Remastering:
  Utilizing 20-bit digital technology, the recordings have been remixed and remastered for enhanced audio fidelity that brings out the subtleties of Bernstein’s conducting and the orchestral nuances of the New York Philharmonic.

Datos Interesantes

• Presentación Real:
  Esta edición forma parte de una serie prestigiosa limitada a 100 copias, cada una firmada por HRH The Prince of Wales, lo que impregna la compilación de un carácter real.

• Grabaciones Históricas:
  La colección incluye grabaciones históricas fundamentales de 1959, 1962 y 1964, además de una actuación en vivo registrada en Farmhouse, Les Varrières, Provenza (1990), que ofrece una valiosa perspectiva histórica de la práctica interpretativa de mediados del siglo XX.

• Remasterización Innovadora:
  Empleando tecnología digital de 20 bits, las grabaciones han sido remixeadas y remasterizadas para lograr una fidelidad de audio mejorada que resalta las sutilezas de la dirección de Bernstein y los matices orquestales de la New York Philharmonic.

Track Listing

César Franck – Symphony in D minor (d–moll/Re mineur/In re minore) (Total approx. 25 minutes)

1. I. Lento – Allegro non troppo
2. II. Allegretto – attacca
3. III. Allegro non troppo

Gabriel Fauré – Ballade, Op. 19 (For Piano and Orchestra)

• Featuring Robert Casadesus on Piano

Ernest Chausson – Poème, Op. 25 (For Violin and Orchestra)

• Featuring Zino Francescatti on Violin

Maurice Ravel – Tzigane (Rhapsodie de concert for Violin and Orchestra)

• Movements: Lento, quasi cadenza – Moderato – Allegro

Publishers & Credits

Released by Sony Classical GmbH/ Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (1992). All rights reserved. This compilation was produced by David Oppenheim and John, remixed by Dennis D. Rooney (Producer) and Miguel Kertsman (Engineer). Cover design by C.C. Garbers, with the cover image featuring a painting by HRH The Prince of Wales. The original live recordings from the New York Philharmonic under Leonard Bernstein have been carefully remastered to provide an exceptional listening experience.

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