Roussel: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4; Bacchus & Ariane: Suite No. 2; Sinfonietta

Roussel: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4; Bacchus & Ariane: Suite No. 2; Sinfonietta

On this CD:

1. Symphony No. 3 in G minor, Op. 42
Composed by Albert Roussel
Performed by Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Neeme Jarvi

2. Bacchus et Ariane, ballet, Op. 43 Suite, No 02
Composed by Albert Roussel
Performed by Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Neeme Jarvi

3. Sinfonietta for strings, Op. 52
Composed by Albert Roussel
Performed by Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Neeme Jarvi

4. Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 53
Composed by Albert Roussel
Performed by Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Neeme Jarvi

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Here is the essential Roussel, on one well-filled disc. You get his two most popular orchestral masterpieces--the Third Symphony and Bacchus-- along with two more major late works. Both symphonies are among the finest examples of the form by a French composer, being short, compact, intensely rhythmic neoclassical essays of great expressiveness and power. The ballet suite is simply a knockout--some 18 minutes of pure physical motion translated into sound. Finally there's the witty and elegant Sinfonietta--a tiny little celebration for string orchestra. Neeme Järvi's performances are as direct and exciting as can be. --David Hurwitz

Roussel: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4; Bacchus & Ariane: Suite No. 2; Sinfonietta, Music, Albert Roussel, Neeme Järvi, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Ballet, Classical, Orchestral, Romantic Ballet, Romantic Symphony, Sinfonietta, Symphonic

Roussel: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4; Bacchus & Ariane: Suite No. 2; Sinfonietta

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