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"The great thing about Beecham’s conducting of such pieces as the dances from Samson and Delilah is that he enjoyed himself so enormously and, of course, he had an unbounded ability to make his players enjoy themselves too. Beecham’s genius for dealing with music of this sort is greatly in evidence in this collection and the record provides the most delightful relaxation." Gramophone Magazine
EMI MASTERS celebrates the full glory of the greatest performances from the world's greatest catalogue of recorded music. Digitally remastered at Abbey Road Studios direct from the original master tapes, these classic recordings emerge with unparalleled immediacy. You will be left in no doubt that you are in the presence of legendary musicians and ageless interpretations.
Delibes: Le Roi S'Amuse - 1. Gaillarde
Delibes: Le Roi S'Amuse - 2. Pavane
Delibes: Le Roi S'Amuse - 3. Scene Du Bouquet
Delibes: Le Roi S'Amuse - 4. Lesquercarde
Delibes: Le Roi S'Amuse - 5. Madrigal
Delibes: Le Roi S'Amuse - 6. Passepied
Delibes: Le Roi S'Amuse - 7. Finale
Debussy: Prélude À L'Après-Midi D'Un Faune, L 86
Debussy: L' Enfant Prodigue - Cortege Et Air De Danse
Saint-Saëns: Samson & Delilah, Danse Des Pretresses De Dagon
Saint-Saëns: Samson & Delilah, Bacchanale
Berlioz: The Damnation Of Faust - Danse Des Sylphes
Berlioz: The Damnation Of Faust - Menuet Des Follets
Massenet: Cendrillon - Valse
Gounod: Faust - Les Nubiennes
Gounod: Faust - Adagio
Gounod: Faust - Danse Antique
Gounod: Faust - Variations De Cleopatre
Gounod: Faust - Les Troyennes
Gounod: Faust - Variations Du Miroir
Gounod: Faust - Danse De Phryne
December 2010
*****
“Superbly played, and with a typical Beecham blend of beauty, warmth and sparkling fun, it is a joy from beginning to end”
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