Ernest Ansermet - French Orchestral Works: Ravel, Honegger, Dukas, Chabrier (1963, 1964) [2020 SACD Vintage Collection]

Ansermet's quintessence of French music, "Bolero" and other original albums, as well as three songs by Chabrier.

In addition to the original album of April 1963, which includes four songs such as "Bolero", "Pacific 231", and "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" by Ansermet and Orchester de la Suisse Romande, from Chabrier's collection of works recorded the following year , The famous song "Rhapsody Spain" has been compiled into one album with three songs that are also characteristic in terms of audio. Usually, "Bolero" and "La Valse" are often reissued together with many Ravel recordings of Anserme, but in this work, they are reprinted in the original coupling and recording order at the time of first appearance. . In the recording of Anserme, which was the highlight of the DECCA label at the time, for example, the coupling with the concept of the album, which puts the ability of the orchestra to the test, "Bolero", is further expanded with the second song "Pacific 231". I was surprised by the functional charm of the orchestra and the more than realistic sound of DECCA, and I was amazed by the agile and humorous expression in "The Sorcerer's Apprentice", which became even more famous in the movie Fantasia released in 1940. ・The flow of being immersed in pleasure with "Vals" has greatly contributed to the excellent recording of DECCA, and it can be said that it is a showpiece-like selection, but the fame of Anserme and DECCA has increased further. Their characteristics and goodness are fully shown in this album, and the splendor is further emphasized in high sound quality.

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Tracks:

1. Maurice Ravel: Bolero
2. Arthur Honegger: Pacific 231
3. Paul Dukas: L'apprenti sorcier (The Sorcerer's Apprentice)
4. Maurice Ravel: La valse
5. Emmanuel Chabrier: España
6. Emmanuel Chabrier: Suite pastorale
7. Emmanuel Chabrier: Joyeuse marche

Personnel:

L'Orchestre De La Suisse Romande
Conductor: Ernest Ansermet

Recorded:
April 2-8, 1963 (1-4), December 7, 8 & 10, 1964 (5-7), Victoria Hall, Genève