Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of French classical music with "The Great Conductors: Ernest Ansermet Conducts Claude Debussy & Maurice Ravel" by Orchestre de la Suisse Romande. Released on October 21, 2016, this album is a masterful blend of opera, classical, and orchestral compositions that showcase the brilliance of two of France's most celebrated composers.
The album features a captivating tracklist that includes Debussy's evocative "La mer" and the ethereal "Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune," as well as Ravel's vibrant "Rapsodie espagnole." Each piece is performed with precision and passion by the renowned Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, conducted by the legendary Ernest Ansermet. The album's duration of 1 hour and 6 minutes offers a comprehensive journey through the intricate and beautiful compositions of Debussy and Ravel.
This remastered 2016 release on the Jube Classic label is an excellent introduction to 19th and 20th-century French composers and the artistry of Ansermet as a conductor. The album is a testament to the timeless appeal of these works and the exceptional skill of the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
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Tracks
La mer, L. 109: No. 1, De l'aube à midi sur la merClaude Debussy, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
La mer, L. 109: No. 2, Jeux de vaguesClaude Debussy, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
La mer, L. 109: No. 3, Dialogue du vent et de la merClaude Debussy, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Nocturnes, L. 91: No. 1, NuagesClaude Debussy, Coro della Radiotelevisione Svizzera, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Nocturnes, L. 91: No. 2, FêtesClaude Debussy, Coro della Radiotelevisione Svizzera, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Nocturnes, L. 91: No. 3, SirènesClaude Debussy, Coro della Radiotelevisione Svizzera, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune, L. 86Claude Debussy, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Rapsodie espagnole, M. 54: I. Prélude à la nuitMaurice Ravel, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Rapsodie espagnole, M. 54: II. MalagueñaMaurice Ravel, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Rapsodie espagnole, M. 54: III. HabaneraMaurice Ravel, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Rapsodie espagnole, M. 54: IV. FeriaMaurice Ravel, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet