"Camille & Julie Berthollet" is a captivating classical album that showcases the remarkable talents of the Berthollet sisters, Camille and Julie. Released in 2016 under the Warner Classics label, this album is a testament to the sisters' musical prowess and their ability to bring together a diverse range of classical pieces. The album features a mix of well-known compositions and lesser-known gems, performed with exquisite skill and sensitivity.
The album spans a variety of genres within the classical realm, from chamber music to orchestral arrangements, and includes works by composers such as Brahms, Khachaturian, Jenkins, Gluck, Rimsky-Korsakov, Schubert, Dvořák, Tchaikovsky, Paganini, Gershwin, and more. The sisters' performances are marked by their technical virtuosity and deep musicality, making each piece a joy to experience.
The album opens with Brahms' Hungarian Dance No. 5, arranged by Bouchard, and includes iconic pieces like Khachaturian's Sabre Dance and Rimsky-Korsakov's The Flight of the Bumblebee. It also features beautiful arrangements of Schubert's Ave Maria and Gershwin's Summertime, showcasing the sisters' versatility and ability to breathe new life into familiar tunes. The album concludes with Matos Rodriguez's La Cumparsita, adding a touch of Latin flair to the collection.
With a duration of just over an hour and fifteen minutes, "Camille & Julie Berthollet" is an album that will appeal to both classical enthusiasts and those new to the genre. The sisters' performances are a delight to listen to, and the diverse selection of pieces ensures that there is something for everyone. Whether you're in the mood for a lively dance or a soothing melody, this album has it all.
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 2: Dance of the Blessed Spirits (Arr. Kreisler for Violin and Piano)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Camille Berthollet, Guillaume Vincent
Rimsky-Korsakov: The Tale of Tsar Saltan, Act 3: The Flight of the Bumblebee (Orch. Sándor)Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Julie Berthollet, Julien Masmondet, Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
Schubert: Piano Trio No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 100, D. 929: II. Andante con motoFranz Schubert, Camille Berthollet, Julie Berthollet, Guillaume Vincent
Traditionnal / Orch Lehn: Les yeux noirsTraditional, Camille Berthollet, Thomas Dutronc, Guillaume Vincent
Dvořák: Rondo for Cello and Orchestra in G Minor, Op. 94, B. 181Antonín Dvořák, Camille Berthollet, Julien Masmondet, Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra