Chabrier, Emmanuel > ORTF National Orchestra

French Orchestral Music - Bizet, Fauré, etc / Beecham, et al

1 CD / EMI Classics / 2007-03-06

Works: Georges Bizet: Carmen, opera; Overture "Patrie", for orchestra, Op. 19; Roma, symphony for orchestra in C major; Emmanuel Chabrier: Gwendoline, opera in 2 acts; Joyeuse marche (Marche français...
Conductors: Beecham, Thomas, Sir
Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra; ORTF National Orchestra; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

"The Carmen Suite was recorded during June 1958. The performance is galvanizing and brilliant but has all Beecham's characteristic wit and lightness of touch in...continue...