Georges Prêtre - Georges Prêtre plays Poulenc [CD]

Experience the masterful interpretations of Francis Poulenc's compositions by one of the most distinguished French conductors of his time, Georges Prêtre. Known for his profound understanding and expressive conducting style, Prêtre brings to life the rich textures and emotional depth of Poulenc's music. This collection, released under the esteemed Erato label, encapsulates the elegance and vibrancy of 20th-century French classical music. Ideal for classical music enthusiasts, this release promises to be a treasured addition to any collection, showcasing the unique synergy between Prêtre's conducting prowess and Poulenc's timeless compositions.

Concerto for Organ, Strings and Timpani in G minor, FP 93

Piano Concerto in C-sharp minor, FP 146

Aubade (Concerto Choréographique, for piano and 18 instruments), FP 51

Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra in D minor, FP 61

Concert Champêtre, FP 49

Suite Francaise after Claude Gervais (for 9 wind instruments, percussion and harpsichord), FP 80

Bucolique (extract from Variations sur le Nom de Marguerite Long), FP 160

Pastourelle, (extract from L'Éventail de Jeanne (orchestral version), FP 45

Matelote Provencale (from La Guirlande de Campra), FP 153

L'histoire de Babar, le Petit Éléphant, FP 129 (in French)

The Story of Babar, FP 129 (in English)

Les Animaux Modèles (orchestral suite after La Fontaine), FP 111b

Chansons Villageoises (for voice and orchestra), FP 117

Rapsodie Nègre (Makoko Kangourou), FP 3

Le Bal Masqué (secular cantata on poems by Max Jacob, for baritone and ensemble), FP 60

Le Bestiaire ou Cortège d'Orphée, FP 15a

Sinfonietta for orchestra, FP 141

Les Mariés de la Tour Eiffel (extracts from the music to a spectacle by Jean Cocteau), FP 23

Deux Marches et un Intermède

Les Biches, FP 36

7 Répons des Ténèbres (for soprano solo, men's and children's chorus and orchestra), FP 181

Sécheresses (Cantata for mixed choir and orchestra), FP 90

Stabat Mater (À la mémoire de Christian Bérard) for soprano, mixed choir and orchestra), FP 148

4 Motets pour un Temps de Pénitence (for mixed choir a cappella), FP 97

Gloria in G major (To the memory of Serge and Nathalie Koussevitzky) for soprano, mixed choir and orchestra), FP 177

La Voix Humaine (lyric tragedy in one act), FP 171

La Dame de Monte-Carlo (monologue for voice and orchestra), FP 180

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