Gluck,Christoph / Ensemble Vocal De Paris - Iphigenie En Tauride - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

A two-disc album featuring a cross-section of Pawel Strzelecki's compositions from the early period of his oeuvre. The recordings made with the participation of outstanding soloists and chamber musicians show the versatility of the composer and the ease with which he reaches for traditional forms while using rich melodies and harmonies as well as quotes from and elements of Polish folklore. The stylistically diverse, expressive pieces are intended for different instrumental ensembles, which makes this compilation extremely interesting.

Newly arrived in Paris, where he meets again his ex-pupil Marie-Antoinette, Gluck decides to court the Parisian public by revising one of his great Viennese successes Orfeo ed Euridice. More than a simple adaptation to the French language and taste, his Orphée et Eurydice proves to be an out-and-out aesthetic revolution. This operatic wind of change has been recaptured for us to rediscover by Paul Agnew, Les Arts Florissants and three exceptional soloists.

Gluck - Iphigenia in Aulis [COMPACT DISCS] date 04/29/2014