Roussel: Bacchus et Ariane, Op. 43 - Suite No. 1

"brilliantly played by the Orchestre de Paris. Roussel's symphony has lived far too long in the shadows; this disc should help bring it out into the light." Gramophone

“Christoph Eschenbach admits the Symphony has been a revelation to him, conducting it with the conviction of a convent, with his pacing of the sombre slow-burning introduction being especially finely judged. The Orchestre de Paris is in superlative form, both in the Symphony and the ballet Bacchus et Ariane, providing a marvellous lesson in nuanced gallic colours, all captured in fine sound.” BBC Music Magazine, July 2006 *****

“…the symphony - Roussel's longest - is also the most complex and elusive. Eschenbach's account is strong on both atmosphere and clarity of line. The juxtaposition with the two Bacchus et Ariane concert suites (much more enjoyable than the Daphnis ones) makes for a rich programme, all brilliantly played by the Orchestre de Paris. Roussel's symphony has lived far too long in the shadows; this disc should help bring it out into the light.” Gramophone Magazine, September 2006