Guillermo Pastrana, Jun Markl & Basque National Orchestra - Saint-Saëns: Orchestral Works (2018) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist
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01. Suite algerienne, Op. 60, R. 173: I. Prélude
02. Suite algerienne, Op. 60, R. 173: II. Rhapsodie mauresque
03. Suite algerienne, Op. 60, R. 173: III. Rêverie du soir
04. Suite algerienne, Op. 60, R. 173: IV. Marche militaire française
05. Suite in D Major, Op. 49, R. 165: I. Prélude
06. Suite in D Major, Op. 49, R. 165: II. Sarabande
07. Suite in D Major, Op. 49, R. 165: III. Gavotte
08. Suite in D Major, Op. 49, R. 165: IV. Romance
09. Suite in D Major, Op. 49, R. 165: V. Final
10. Suite in D Minor, Op. 16b, R. 211: I. Prélude
11. Suite in D Minor, Op. 16b, R. 211: II. Sérénade
12. Suite in D Minor, Op. 16b, R. 211: III. Gavotte
13. Suite in D Minor, Op. 16b, R. 211: IV. Romance
14. Suite in D Minor, Op. 16b, R. 211: V. Tarentelle
15. Sérénade, Op. 15, R. 114 (Version for Orchestra)


Saint-Saëns’ travels often resulted in geographically themed works, such as the Suite algérienne: this exotic musical picture postcard – full of perfumed sensuality and the brazen confidence of march themes – reflects the composer’s visits to colonial North Africa. The two suites on this recording are both structured around dance movements and were originally scored for different forces – the Suite in D major, Op. 49 for harmonium, the Suite in D minor, Op. 16 for cello and piano. The engaging Serenade, Op. 15, rarely performed with its original, exotic scoring, is heard here in an orchestral transcription.

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