Riccardo Chailly Conducts Ravel's Daphnis et Chloé and Debussy's Khamma with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra CD

Product Details

• UPC: 028944393422
• Product Type: Music CD
• Brand: Decca Digital
• MPN (Catalog Number): 443 934-2 DH
• Conductor: Riccardo Chailly
• Orchestra: Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (Het Groot Omroepkoor)
• Composers: Maurice Ravel (1875–1937), Claude Debussy (1862–1918)
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Impressionism, Ballet Music, Orchestral Tone Poem
• Release Year: 1995 (Copyright Year)
• Country of Manufacture: Germany

Overview

This stunning Decca Digital recording brings together two cornerstone works of French Impressionism: Maurice Ravel's complete ballet Daphnis et Chloé and Claude Debussy's rarely heard Khamma (Légende dansée). Conducted by Riccardo Chailly, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra delivers a performance of Ravel's luminous score that highlights its dazzling colors and rhythmic vitality. Daphnis et Chloé, Ravel's "choreographic symphony," is presented here in its original, complete form, including the often-excerpted three parts.

Paired with this is Debussy's Khamma, a captivating work that provides an interesting contrast in style and composition history. This pairing offers a rich exploration of the orchestral soundscapes of the early 20th-century French masters, captured in Decca's renowned digital sound quality.

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD, Digital Stereo (DDD)
• Conductor: Riccardo Chailly
• Orchestra/Choir: Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (Het Groot Omroepkoor)
• Solo Flute: Jacques Zoon
• Total Runtime: 74 minutes 27 seconds
• Sound Quality: Decca Digital recording
• Packaging: Standard Jewel Case with enclosed booklet (Mit Beiheft, Note incluse)

Interesting Facts

• Ravel's Masterwork: Daphnis et Chloé (1912) is considered Ravel's most ambitious score, requiring a large orchestra and wordless chorus. Ravel described the work as a "choreographic symphony" rather than a traditional ballet, focusing on the expansive musical narrative.
• The Khamma Connection: Debussy composed Khamma (1911-1912) based on a scenario by the English dancer and writer Maud Allan, but due to ill health, the orchestration was primarily completed by Charles Koechlin. Its inclusion on this album is a valuable opportunity to hear this dramatic, Egyptian-themed work.
• Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra's Sound: The RCO is famed for its lush, warm sound, perfectly suited to the delicate textures and rich harmonies of both Ravel and Debussy, making this a classic pairing of music and ensemble.
• Solo Flute Feature: The track "Daphnis et Chloé miment l'aventure de Pan et de Syrinx" features an extended and virtuosic flute solo, beautifully performed here by Jacques Zoon.

Track Listing MAURICE RAVEL 1875–1937 Daphnis et Chloé

Première partie / Part One

1. Introduction et Danse religieuse (7:48)
2. Scène — Danse générale (3:44)
3. Danse grotesque de Dorcon — Scène (1:50)
4. Danse légère et gracieuse de Daphnis (3:32)
5. Scène — Danse de Lycéion — Scène (les pirates) (3:43)
6. Scène — Danse lente et mystérieuse (4:56)

Deuxième partie / Part Two

1. Introduction (2:50)
2. Danse guerrière (4:29)
3. Scène — Danse suppliante de Chloé (4:53)

Troisième partie / Part Three

1. Lever du jour — Scène (6:16)
2. Daphnis et Chloé miment l'aventure de Pan et de Syrinx* (6:32)
3. Danse générale (3:34)

Jacques Zoon flute

CLAUDE DEBUSSY 1862–1918

1. Khamma (Légende dansée) (20:02)

ROYAL CONCERTGEBOUW ORCHESTRA HET GROOT OMROEPKOOR RICCARDO CHAILLY Total timing 74.27 DDD

Publishers

• Label: DECCA (The Decca Record Company Limited, London)
• Copyright: ℗ 1995 The Decca Record Company Limited, London
• Publishing Year: © 1995 The Decca Record Company Limited, London

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