Berlioz, Roussel, Saint-Saens & Thomas: Orchestral Works / Bernstein, National Orchestra of France

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The French program offers a stimulating blend of celebrated repertoire works as well as “special tips” from the Romantic era to the early 20th century. These concerts of Leonard Bernstein were unanimously hailed in the press, both for the dynamism and brio of a conductor at the peak of his artistic powers, and for the unmistakable signs of rejuvenation of the Orchestre National de France. Featuring works of Hector Berlioz’ Symphonie Fantastique, subtitled Episode in the Life of an Artist, Albert Roussel‘s Symphony No. 3 – Leonard Bernstein is, in a sense, paying homage to his friend and benefactor Serge Koussevitzky, who commissioned the work for the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1930 - Ambroise Thomas´ sparkling, Rossini-like overture to Raymond and Camille Saint-Saens’ Le Rouet d’Omphale it was “… one of the most wonderful Berlioz concerts that you can dream of …” (Le Monde)


Product Description:


  • Catalog Number: 746808


  • UPC: 814337014681


  • Label: C Major


  • Composer: Albert Roussel, Ambroise Thomas, Camille Saint-Saëns, Hector Berlioz


  • Conductor: Leonard Bernstein


  • Orchestra/Ensemble: French National Orchestra



Works:


  1. Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14

    Composer: Hector Berlioz

    Ensemble: French National Orchestra

    Conductor: Leonard Bernstein


  2. Symphony no 3 in G minor, Op. 42

    Composer: Albert Roussel

    Ensemble: French National Orchestra

    Conductor: Leonard Bernstein


  3. Le rouet d'Omphale, Op. 31

    Composer: Camille Saint-Saëns

    Ensemble: French National Orchestra

    Conductor: Leonard Bernstein


  4. Raymond: Overture

    Composer: Ambroise Thomas

    Ensemble: French National Orchestra

    Conductor: Leonard Bernstein