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Hérold: La Fille mal gardée - Highlights - Ferdinand Hérold - Vinyl LP

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hérold: la fille mal gardée - highlights - ferdinand hérold

Hérold: La Fille mal gardée - Highlights

Ferdinand Hérold

1962
7 tracks
50 min

Album Description

Immerse yourself in the charming world of pastoral bliss with Ferdinand Hérold's "La Fille mal gardée - Highlights," a delightful collection of excerpts from the beloved ballet score. Originally composed by Ferdinand Hérold, this arrangement by John Lanchbery captures the essence of village life with its exuberant and cheerful melodies. The album, released in 1962 under the Decca Music Group Ltd. label, features a selection of standout moments from the ballet, including the lively "Dance," the whimsical "Picnic," and the dramatic "Storm and Finale." With a duration of 50 minutes, this album offers a delightful journey through Hérold's enchanting score, complemented by Osbert Lancaster's vibrant designs. Whether you're a classical music enthusiast or simply looking for a delightful musical experience, this collection of highlights from "La Fille mal gardée" is sure to captivate and entertain.

Tracks

La fille mal gardée / Act 1: 1. Intro 2. Dance 3. Lise And The RibbonFerdinand Hérold, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, John Lanchbery
7:06
La fille mal gardée / Act 1: 10. Thomas And AlainFerdinand Hérold, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, John Lanchbery
3:12
La fille mal gardée / Act 1: 12. Picnic - 14. The Fanny Ellsler Pas-de-DeuxFerdinand Hérold, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, John Lanchbery
14:50
La fille mal gardée / Act 1: 16. Simone - 19. Storm and FinaleFerdinand Hérold, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, John Lanchbery
7:39
La fille mal gardée / Act 2: 22. Spinning - 24. HarvestersFerdinand Hérold, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, John Lanchbery
9:32
La fille mal gardée / Act 2: 27. Thomas, Alain And The NotariesFerdinand Hérold, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, John Lanchbery
1:03
La fille mal gardée / Act 2: 29. Pas-de-Deux - 30 FinaleFerdinand Hérold, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, John Lanchbery
7:03

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About Ferdinand Hérold

Ferdinand Hérold, born Louis Joseph Ferdinand Hérold, was a prolific French composer whose music continues to captivate audiences today. Born into a musical family in Paris in 1791, Hérold's talent was evident from a young age, leading him to study at the prestigious Paris Conservatoire. His compositions span a wide range of genres, including operas, ballets, piano works, and choral pieces, but he is perhaps best known for his ballet "La Fille mal gardée" and the overture to his opera "Zampa." Hérold's operatic works, numbering over twenty, place him midway between the styles of D.-F.-E. Auber and Jacques Offenbach, making him a key figure in the development of French opéra comique. His innovative approach to composition and his rich musical heritage make Hérold a composer whose works are well worth exploring.

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