Brahms: Symphony No. 3 - Debussy: La Mer - Chausson: La Mort de l'amour

Immerse yourself in a captivating live performance by the legendary conductor Yevgeny Svetlanov and the renowned London Symphony Orchestra. This album, recorded in 2001 at the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, showcases a stunning rendition of Johannes Brahms' Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90, a work celebrated for its rich harmonies and intricate structures. The performance is followed by Claude Debussy's evocative orchestral masterpiece, "La mer," a trio of symphonic sketches that vividly depict the sea's ever-changing moods and movements. The album concludes with a bonus track featuring the incomparable Dame Janet Baker, who delivers a hauntingly beautiful performance of "La Mort de l'amour - Le Temps des lilas," the final song from Ernest Chausson's "Poème de l'amour et de la mer." This recording, originally released in 2011 by ICA Classics, offers a unique blend of orchestral brilliance and vocal artistry, making it a standout addition to any classical music collection.