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Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé

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Ravel's ballet Daphnis et Chloé is essentially an extended tone poem, suffused with luscious orchestral colours, portraying the passion of the two protagonists for each other. By contrast, Pavane pour une infante défunte harks back to the simplicity of the eighteenth-century music of Rameau. Boléro, available on DVD as well as on SACD Hybrid, is one of his final works, and is a fiery showpiece, highlighting the Spanish influences and passion that pervade so many of his works.

[Please note, the bonus DVD is only available with the physical product, and is not available with digital downloads]

Composer Maurice Ravel
Conductor Valery Gergiev
Performers London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra

Daphnis et Chloé
1. I. Introduction et Danse Religieuse
2. II. Les Jeunes Filles Attirent Daphnis
3. III. Danse Grotesque de Dorcon
4. IV. Danse Légère et Gracieuse de Daphnis
5. V. Une Lumière Irréelle Enveloppe le Paysage
6. VI. Daphnis Se Prosterne Suppliant - Voix, Très Lointaines
7. VII. Danse Suppliante de Chloé
8. VIII. Lever Du Jour
9. IX. Chloé Réapparaît
10. X. Animé - Danse Générale - Danse Finale (Bacchanale)

11. Pavane Pour Une Infante Défunte
12. Boléro

Release Date 9 November 2010
LSO0696 | 822231169628

Producer James Mallinson
Engineers Neil Hutchinson and Jonathan Stokes for Classic Sound Ltd

Recorded 20 & 24 September, 12 & 18 December 2009, Barbican, London

DSD (Direct Stream Digital) recording

Booklet in English, French & German

FLAC - 24bit 192kHz and 24bit 96kHz - Compatible with Windows and Android devices
MP3 - 320kbps - Universal compatibility
SACD - Compatible with all CD players
PAL DVD - May not be compatible in all territories

Available on streaming services

Reviews

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'[Daphnis and Chloe] is in the orchestra's blood. Valery Gergiev's combination of attention to detail and grasp of long-term architecture allied to a splendid surround sound recording make this a very enticing prospect. The strings sweep and swoon magnificently, the numerous woodwind solos are rarely less than sublime, while the brass manage both statuesque mobility in the panoramic vistas, and bracing punch in the general dances, ably supported by crackling percussion.'

- BBC Music Magazine
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'The most striking thing about these fine performances is their seductive combination of tonal warmth and sparkling virtuoso finesse ... Gergiev conjures up an intoxicatingly languorous soundworld.'

- Classic FM Magazine
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'Gergiev certainly adds to his laurels with a fantastic conducting job here - bringing out the colour and dynamics while highlighting every small detail. With his control of the orchestra he makes every bar a real event.'

- Audiophile Audition