"Musiques à Orsay" by Accentus is a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of classical music, featuring a diverse array of compositions that span various genres and styles. Released on March 24, 2014, under the naïve classique label, this album is a testament to the ensemble's versatility and musical prowess. With a duration of 1 hour and 14 minutes, it comprises 13 meticulously curated tracks that showcase the ensemble's ability to interpret and perform a wide range of classical works.
The album opens with the lively "La Gaîté parisienne," a ballet for orchestra, and includes iconic pieces such as "Carmen" by Georges Bizet and "Clair de lune" by Claude Debussy. Accentus, under the direction of Bernard Kruysen and featuring the vocals of Isabelle Moretti, delivers a performance that is both technically impressive and deeply expressive. The ensemble's attention to detail and commitment to authenticity shine through in each track, from the delicate piano pieces to the powerful choral arrangements.
"Musiques à Orsay" is not just a collection of songs but a celebration of the timeless beauty of classical music. Whether you are a seasoned classical enthusiast or a casual listener, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. The ensemble's dedication to their craft is evident in every note, making this album a standout addition to any music collection.
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Tracks
La Gaîté parisienne, ballet for Orchestra: No. 1, Ouverture - from "La Vie parisienne"Jacques Offenbach, Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, Manuel Rosenthal
Carmen, Act II, Scene 1: Chanson "Les tringles des sistres tintaient" (Carmen, Frasquita, Mercédès)Georges Bizet, Beatrice Uria-Monzon, Maryse Castets, Martine Olmeda, Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine, Alain Lombard
Jeux d'eau, for PianoMaurice Ravel, Huseyin Sermet
Les Angelus, on a Text by Grégoire Le Roy -arr. for Choir: Clytus GottwaldClaude Debussy, Accentus, Laurence Equilbey
L'invitation au voyage, for Voice and Piano, on a Poem by Charles Baudelaire:Henri Duparc, Bernard Kruysen, Noël Lee
Introduction and Allegro, for Harp, Flute, Clarinet and String Quartet: No. 1, Introduction (Très lent) - No. 2, AllegroMaurice Ravel, Isabelle Moretti, Michel Moragues, Pascal Moraguès, Parisii Quartet, Dominique Desjardins
Pelléas et Mélisandre, Act III, Scene 1: extraitClaude Debussy, Anne Sofie von Otter, Wolfgang Holzmair, Laurent Naouri, Orchestre National De France, Bernard Haitink
Préludes for Piano - Livre I: No. 8, La fille aux cheveux de lin (Très calme et doucement expressif)Claude Debussy, Noël Lee
Fantasy in A Major for Violin and Harp, Op. 124: Poco allegretto - AllegroCamille Saint-Saëns, Isabelle Moretti, Gérard Poulet
Clair de lune, for Voice and Piano, on a Poem by Paul Verlaine, Op. 46 No 2Gabriel Fauré, Bernard Kruysen, Noël Lee
Sonata in A Major for Violin and Piano, Op. 47: IV. Allegretto poco mossoCésar Franck, Annick Nicolas, Boris Petrov
Kaiserwalzer, Op. 437 - arr. for Flute, Clarinet, Piano and String Quartet: A. SchoenbergJohann Strauss II, Arditti Quartet, Michel Moragues, Pascal Moraguès, Michel Béroff
L' histoire du soldat, concert suite for 7 instruments in 7 parts: No. 1, Marche du soldatIgor Stravinsky, Carole Bouquet, Schlomo Mintz, Pascal Moraguès, Sergio Azzolini, Marc Bauer, Daniel Breszynski, Vincent Pasquier
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