Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, André Cluytens, Wiener Philharmoniker
Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": IV. Storm and Tempest. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, André Cluytens, Berliner Philharmoniker
Beethoven: Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93: II. Allegretto scherzandoLudwig van Beethoven, André Cluytens, Wiener Philharmoniker
Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90, MWV N16 "Italian": IV. SaltarelloFelix Mendelssohn, André Cluytens, Wiener Philharmoniker
Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition: VI. Tuileries (Orch. Ravel)Modest Mussorgsky, André Cluytens, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition: IX. Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks (Orch. Ravel)Modest Mussorgsky, André Cluytens, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Smetana: Má Vlast: No. 2, Vltava "Die Moldau", Pt. 1Bedřich Smetana, André Cluytens, Wiener Philharmoniker
Smetana: Má Vlast: No. 2, Vltava "Die Moldau", Pt. 2Bedřich Smetana, André Cluytens, Wiener Philharmoniker
Smetana: Má Vlast: No. 2, Vltava "Die Moldau", Pt. 3Bedřich Smetana, André Cluytens, Wiener Philharmoniker
Smetana: Má Vlast: No. 2, Vltava "Die Moldau", Pt. 4Bedřich Smetana, André Cluytens, Wiener Philharmoniker
Smetana: Má Vlast: No. 2, Vltava "Die Moldau", Pt. 5Bedřich Smetana, André Cluytens, Wiener Philharmoniker
Smetana: Má Vlast: No. 2, Vltava "Die Moldau", Pt. 6Bedřich Smetana, André Cluytens, Wiener Philharmoniker
Smetana: Má Vlast: No. 2, Vltava "Die Moldau", Pt. 7Bedřich Smetana, André Cluytens, Wiener Philharmoniker
Smetana: Má Vlast: No. 2, Vltava "Die Moldau", Pt. 8Bedřich Smetana, André Cluytens, Wiener Philharmoniker
Smetana: Má Vlast: No. 2, Vltava "Die Moldau", Pt. 9Bedřich Smetana, André Cluytens, Wiener Philharmoniker
Smetana: Má Vlast: No. 2, Vltava "Die Moldau", Pt. 10Bedřich Smetana, André Cluytens, Wiener Philharmoniker
Smetana: Má Vlast: No. 2, Vltava "Die Moldau", Pt. 11Bedřich Smetana, André Cluytens, Wiener Philharmoniker
Delibes: Coppélia, Act 1: PréludeLéo Delibes, André Cluytens, Orchestre du théatre national de l'opera
Delibes: Coppélia, Act 2: Entr'acteLéo Delibes, André Cluytens, Orchestre du théatre national de l'opera
Delibes: Coppélia, Act 1: No. 1, ValseLéo Delibes, André Cluytens, Orchestre du théatre national de l'opera
Delibes: Coppélia, Act 2: No. 14, Valse de la poupéeLéo Delibes, André Cluytens, Orchestre du théatre national de l'opera
Delibes: Coppélia, Act 1: No. 7, Czárdás. Danse hongroiseLéo Delibes, André Cluytens, Orchestre du théatre national de l'opera
Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14, H 48: II. Un balHector Berlioz, André Cluytens, Philharmonia Orchestra
Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14, H 48: IV. Marche au suppliceHector Berlioz, André Cluytens, Philharmonia Orchestra
Massenet: Suite d'orchestre No. 4 "Scènes pittoresques": II. Air de balletJules Massenet, André Cluytens, Orchestre du Theatre National de IOpera-Comique
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 36: III. Scherzo. Pizzicato ostinatoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, André Cluytens, Wiener Philharmoniker
Wagner: Lohengrin, Act 3: PreludeRichard Wagner, André Cluytens, Orchestre du théatre national de l'opera
Rimsky-Korsakov: The Tale of Tsar Saltan, Act 3: The Flight of the BumblebeeNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, André Cluytens, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Ravel: Ma mère l'Oye, M. 62: I. PréludeMaurice Ravel, André Cluytens, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Ravel: Ma mère l'Oye, M. 62: II. Danse du rouet et scèneMaurice Ravel, André Cluytens, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Ravel: Ma mère l'Oye, M. 62: III. Pavane de la Belle au bois dormantMaurice Ravel, André Cluytens, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Ravel: Ma mère l'Oye, M. 62: IV. Les entretiens de la Belle et de la BêteMaurice Ravel, André Cluytens, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Ravel: Ma mère l'Oye, M. 62: V. Petit PoucetMaurice Ravel, André Cluytens, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Ravel: Ma mère l'Oye, M. 62: VI. Laideronnette, impératrice des pagodesMaurice Ravel, André Cluytens, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Ravel: Ma mère l'Oye, M. 62: VII. Le jardin féériqueMaurice Ravel, André Cluytens, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte, M. 19 (Orchestral Version)Maurice Ravel, André Cluytens, Lucien Thevet, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Debussy: Children's Corner, L. 119: IV. The snow is dancingClaude Debussy, André Cluytens, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
Debussy: Children's Corner, L. 119: V. The little shepherdClaude Debussy, André Cluytens, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
Debussy: Children's Corner, L. 119: VI. Golliwog's cake-walkClaude Debussy, André Cluytens, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
Ravel: Le tombeau de Couperin, M. 68: I. Prélude (Orchestral Version)Maurice Ravel, André Cluytens, Robert Casier, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Ravel: Le tombeau de Couperin, M. 68: III. Forlane (Orchestral Version)Maurice Ravel, André Cluytens, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Ravel: Le tombeau de Couperin, M. 68: V. Menuet (Orchestral Version)Maurice Ravel, André Cluytens, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Ravel: Le tombeau de Couperin, M. 68: IV. Rigaudon (Orchestral Version)Maurice Ravel, André Cluytens, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Fauré: Requiem, Op. 48: VII. In paradisumGabriel Fauré, André Cluytens, Choeurs Élisabeth Brasseur, Henriette Puig-Roget, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Mozart: Serenade in G Major, K. 525 "Eine kleine Nachtmusik": I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, André Cluytens, Wiener Philharmoniker
Bizet: Carmen Suite No. 1: V. Les toréadorsGeorges Bizet, André Cluytens, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Bizet: Carmen Suite No. 1: IV. Les dragons d'AlcalaGeorges Bizet, André Cluytens, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Bizet: Carmen Suite No. 1: II. IntermezzoGeorges Bizet, André Cluytens, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Bizet: Carmen Suite No. 1: I. (b) AragonaiseGeorges Bizet, André Cluytens, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: III. Bourrée (Orch. Harty)George Frideric Handel, André Cluytens, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
André Cluytens, born in Belgium but renowned as a French conductor, left an indelible mark on the classical music world with his versatile repertoire and commanding presence. His career spanned concert halls, opera houses, and recording studios, where he brought to life works from Viennese classics to 20th-century masterpieces. Cluytens was particularly celebrated for his interpretations of French composers, premiering works by notable figures such as Messiaen and Milhaud. His contributions extended beyond France, making him the first French conductor at Bayreuth in 1955, where he conducted "The Ring" and "Parsifal." Throughout his illustrious career, Cluytens conducted some of the world's most prestigious orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic and the Orchestre National de la Radioffusion Française. His legacy endures through his extensive discography, which continues to captivate audiences with its depth and dramatic flair.
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Experience the timeless elegance of André Cluytens' conducting prowess with "Pastoral" - Orchestral Favourites, a meticulously curated collection of classical masterpieces set to release on May 15, 2025, under the prestigious Warner Classics label. This album spans a rich tapestry of compositions from some of the most revered names in classical music, including Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Mussorgsky, and many others, offering a comprehensive journey through the orchestral repertoire.
The album opens with the iconic first movement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5, followed by the tempestuous fourth movement of his Symphony No. 6, "Pastoral." Cluytens' interpretation brings out the dramatic contrasts and lyrical beauty of these works, showcasing his deep understanding of Beethoven's genius. The album also features selections from Beethoven's Symphony No. 8, Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4, "Italian," and a suite of pieces from Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition," orchestrated by Ravel.
Delve into the enchanting world of ballet with excerpts from Delibes' "Coppélia" and the hauntingly beautiful "Vltava" from Smetana's "Má Vlast." The album also includes iconic pieces such as Berlioz's "Symphonie fantastique," Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4, and Wagner's "Lohengrin," each performed with Cluytens' signature precision and passion.
Ravel's works are prominently featured, including the full suite of "Ma mère l'Oye" and selections from "Le tombeau de Couperin," highlighting Cluytens' affinity for French impressionism. The album concludes with a selection of beloved pieces, including Mozart's "Eine kleine Nachtmusik," Bizet's "Carmen Suite No. 1," and Handel's "Water Music," providing a delightful finale to this orchestral journey.
With a total duration of 2 hours and 27 minutes, "Pastoral" - Orchestral Favourites is a testament to André Cluytens' enduring legacy as one of the 20th century's most distinguished conductors. Whether you are a seasoned classical aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises an enriching and enjoyable listening experience.