G. Donizetti - Un Italien a Paris: Duos & Melodies - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

2019 . InchFinesse and fire from a starry musical duo... A recital that showcased the very best in collaborative music-making,Inch was how the Toronto Star described the concert at Koerner Hall in Toronto that formed the basis for this recording. The program for the album comprises two works by Chopin, his Sonata in A Major and his Polonaise brillante in C Major, and Franck's Sonata in A Major, a transcription by the 19th century cellist Jules Delsart of the Belgian composer's glorious violin sonata. Album Tracks 1. Violin Sonata in a Major, FWV 8 I. Allegretto Ben Moderato 2. Violin Sonata in a Major, FWV 8 II. Allegro 3. Violin Sonata in a Major, FWV 8 III. Recitativo-Fantasia (Ben Moderato) 4. Violin Sonata in a Major, FWV 8 IV. Allegretto Poco Mosso 5. Introduction Et Polonaise Brillante in C Major, Op. 3 6. Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 65 I. Allegretto Moderato 7. Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 65 II. Scherzo 8. Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 65 III. Largo 9. Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 65 IV. Finale. Allegro 10. Le Grand Tango

Two life-affirming works from Leoš Janácek's prodigious final years are performed by the Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg under Marko Letonja, it's Music Director from 2012 to 2021 the Glagolitic Mass, both monumental and exuberant, and the colourful, multi-faceted Sinfonietta. The vocal soloists are Malin Byström, Jennifer Johnston, Ladislav Elgr, and Adam Plachetka, who are joined by organist Johann Vexo and the Czech Philharmonic Choir of Brno - the city where Janácek made his home and which he evokes in the Sinfonietta. This recording uses a 2011 critical edition of the Glagolitic Mass which captures the true adventure and passion of Janácek's score. Album Tracks 1. Glagolitic Mass I. Intrada 1 2. Glagolitic Mass II. Introduction (Uvod) 3. Glagolitic Mass III. Kyrie (Gospodi Pomiluy) 4. Glagolitic Mass IV. Gloria (Slava) 5. Glagolitic Mass V. Credo (Veruju) 6. Glagolitic Mass VI. Sanctus (Svet) 7. Glagolitic Mass VII. Agnus Dei (Agnece Bozij) 8. Glagolitic Mass VIII. Organ Solo 9. Glagolitic Mass IX. Intrada 2 10. Sinfonietta I. Allegretto - Allegro Maestoso. Fanfare 11. Sinfonietta II. Andante. the Castle, Brno 12. Sinfonietta III. Moderato. the Queen's Monastery, Brno 13. Sinfonietta IV. Allegretto. the Street Leading to the Castle 14. Sinfonietta V. Allegro. the Town Hall, Brno

2019 . InchThe most dramatic piece that Berlioz ever wrote,Inch is how conductor John Nelson describes La Damnation de Faust. The composer designated this thrilling hybrid of oratorio and opera a 'légende dramatique'. Following in the triumphant footsteps of Les Troyens, also recorded at the Auditorium Erasme in Strasbourg, this performance reunites Nelson and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg with singers Michael Spyres, Joyce DiDonato and Nicolas Courjal. This recording was made in the Auditorium Erasme in Strasbourg in April 2019, two years after Nelson, the Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg and a superb cast including Joyce DiDonato, Michael Spyres and Nicolas Courjal brought Berlioz's Les Troyens to life in the same venue. The associated Erato recording of the huge two-part opera has gone on to win unalloyed praise and multiple major prizes. As the New York Times wrote InchBerlioz's epic opera has rarely been given such luxury treatment as in this magnificent live recording from France.Inch Album Tracks 1. La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Pt. 1 InchLe Vieil Hiver a Fait Place Au PrintempsInch (Faust) 2. La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Pt. 1 InchLes Bergers Laissent Leurs TroupeauxInch (Chorus, Faust) 3. La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Pt. 1 InchMais D'un Éclat GuerrierInch (Faust) 4. La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Pt. 1 Marche Hongroise 5. La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Pt. 2 InchSans Regrets J'ai Quitté Les Riantes CampagnesInch (Faust) 6. La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Pt. 1 InchChrist Vient de Ressusciter !Inch (Chorus, Faust) 7. La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Pt. 1 InchHélas ! Doux Chants Du CielInch (Faust) 8. La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Pt. 1 InchÔ Pure Émotion !Inch (Méphistophélès, Faust) 9. La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24, H. 111, Pt. 1 InchÀ Boire