Franck / Rpo / Flor - Symphony - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Some music lovers are familiar with Ce qu'on entend sur la montagne, Liszt's symphonic poem based on Victor Hugo. But who knows that, ten years earlier, César Franck was inspired by the same poem? This early piece is recorded here by the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France conducted by Mikko Franck. They couple it with the famous Symphony in D minor, dedicated to Henri Duparc and premiered, without much success, in 1889. Even if the score is quite well-known today, in the end it is performed quite rarely, which is a pity, because it really has all the characteristics of a masterpiece melodic and harmonic inspiration, refined orchestration, variety of mood, an ingenious structure. Two works by Franck... by Franck! This album marks the beginning of a collaboration between Alpha and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, which will focus on very varied repertories Album Tracks 1. Symphony in D minor 2. Ce Qu'on Entend Sur la Montagne

Album Tracks 1. Sonata for Cello & Piano in a Major (Arr. from 'Sonata for Violin & Piano') Allegretto Moderato 2. Sonata for Cello & Piano in a Major (Arr. from 'Sonata for Violin & Piano') Allegro 3. Sonata for Cello & Piano in a Major (Arr. from 'Sonata for Violin & Piano') Recitativo - Fantasia 4. Sonata for Cello & Piano in a Major (Arr. from 'Sonata for Violin & Piano') Allegretto Poco Mosso 5. Studies (12) in Thumb Position, for Cello, Op. 25 No. 1 a Major 6. Studies (12) in Thumb Position, for Cello, Op. 25 No. 2 B Flat Major 7. Studies (12) in Thumb Position, for Cello, Op. 25 No. 3 B minor 8. Studies (12) in Thumb Position, for Cello, Op. 25 No. 4 C Major 9. Studies (12) in Thumb Position, for Cello, Op. 25 No. 5 C minor 10. Studies (12) in Thumb Position, for Cello, Op. 25 No. 6 D Flat Major 11. Studies (12) in Thumb Position, for Cello, Op. 25 No. 7 D Major 12. Studies (12) in Thumb Position, for Cello, Op. 25 No. 8 E Flat Major 13. Studies (12) in Thumb Position, for Cello, Op. 25 No. 9 E Major 14. Studies (12) in Thumb Position, for Cello, Op. 25 No. 10 F Major 15. Studies (12) in Thumb Position, for Cello, Op. 25 No. 11 G Major 16. Studies (12) in Thumb Position, for Cello, Op. 25 No. 12 a Major 17. Souvenir de Beethoven, for Cello & Piano, Op. 8 Introduction 18. Souvenir de Beethoven, for Cello & Piano, Op. 8 Thème 19. Souvenir de Beethoven, for Cello & Piano, Op. 8 Variation 1 20. Souvenir de Beethoven, for Cello & Piano, Op. 8 Variation 2 21. Souvenir de Beethoven, for Cello & Piano, Op. 8 Variation 3 22. Souvenir de Beethoven, for Cello & Piano, Op. 8 Variation 4 23. Souvenir de Beethoven, for Cello & Piano, Op. 8 Finale

Album Tracks 1. Symphony in D minor 2. Romeo and Juliet