Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Claude Debussy with this captivating album, released in 1991 under Warner Classics International. This collection showcases Debussy's mastery of classical composition, featuring a blend of his most evocative and dramatic works. The album opens with "Jeux," a ballet score that exemplifies Debussy's innovative approach to orchestration and harmony. Following this is "Le Martyre de Saint Sébastien," a dramatic symphonic poem divided into four movements, presented here in instrumental versions that highlight the emotional depth and richness of Debussy's writing. The album also includes "Khamma," an orchestration by Charles Koechlin based on Debussy's original composition, adding a unique and intriguing dimension to the collection. With a total duration of 1 hour and 2 minutes, this album is a perfect introduction to Debussy's later works, offering a rich and varied listening experience that showcases his genius and enduring influence on classical music.
Debussy: Jeux, CD 133, L. 126Claude Debussy, James Conlon, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Debussy: Le Martyre de Saint Sébastien, CD 130, L. 124, Fragments symphoniques: I. La cour des lysClaude Debussy, James Conlon, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Debussy: Le Martyre de Saint Sébastien, CD 130, L. 124: II. Danse extatique (Instrumental Version)Claude Debussy, James Conlon, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Debussy: Le Martyre de Saint Sébastien, CD 130, L. 124: III. La passion (Instrumental Version)Claude Debussy, James Conlon, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Debussy: Le Martyre de Saint Sébastien, CD 130, L. 124: IV. Le bon pasteur (Instrumental Version)Claude Debussy, James Conlon, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Debussy / Orch. Koechlin: Khamma, CD 132, L. 125Claude Debussy, James Conlon, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra