Ravel / Debussy / Paul Paray / Detroit Symphony Or
Le Tombeau De Couperin - Valses Nobles Et Sentimentales - Petite Suite - Prélude A L'Aprés-Midi D'Un Faune |
Le Tombeau De Couperin - Valses Nobles Et Sentimentales - Petite Suite - Prélude A L'Aprés-Midi D'Un Faune |
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Description
Description
What exactly is a faun and what does he do in the afternoon? Claude Debussy gives us a musical answer to this question by sending off the lecherous rural deity of fertility to have his pleasure with two sleeping nymphs. The bewitching sound of flutes and harps along with lilting melodies accompany the god while on the hunt. With its delectable, filigree themes, it is hardly surprising that this composition has continued to inspire choreographic interpretations since its conception. Composed, however, as a symphonic poem, the “Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune”, with its iridescent tonal colouring and varying moods, is a sheer delight to the ear alone.
Emotions of a cheerful kind are evoked by Ravel’s Valses nobles et sentimentales with their Viennese verve. The eight compositions are filled with every sort of joy and bliss that a waltz can offer. The one is sharply contoured, the next is sweetly sentimental, another dreamy, this one is hurried, yet another sweeps along with elegance – and the instrumentation in each case is gloriously sonorous.
This album closes with the solemnly magnificent “Le Tombeau de Couperin” and thus offers a both representative and delightful choice of modern French works.
- 180 gram LP w/ Standard Sleeve
- Recording: April 1959 in Paradise Theatre and December 1955 in Old Orchestra Hall, both
Detroit, USA, by C.R. Fine
- Genre: CLASSICAL
- Format Detail: LP Black
- Handling Note: **Please allow an additional 5 business days for this item's shipment.**
- Format: Vinyl
- Released: 8/28/19
- Internal ID: JIT
Condition Ratings & Details
Condition Ratings & Details
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Condition Ratings
- MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
- Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
- Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
- Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
- Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
- Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.
Sleeve Details
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- PHOTOS NOT ACTUAL: The photo is sourced from the web and may differ slightly from the actual item.
