Works: Albert Roussel: Symphony no 3 in G minor, Op. 42; Bacchus et Ariane, Suite no 1; Bacchus et Ariane, Suite no 2; Symphony no 1 in D minor ("Le poème de la forêt"), Op. 7; Résurrection, ... Conductors:
Denève, Stéphane Ensemble:
Royal Scottish National Orchestra
"Naxos has thoughtfully boxed up Stephane Deneve's complete Roussel symphony cycle, thus providing an excellent excuse (once again) to give it the strongest possible recommendation...continue...
Works: Albert Roussel: Symphony no 4 in A major, Op. 53; Rapsodie flamande, symphonic poem, Op. 56; Petite suite, for orchestra, Op. 39; Concerto for Small Orchestra, Op. 34; Sinfonietta for strings, Op. 52 Conductors:
Denève, Stéphane
Following a period of soul-searching during the mid-1920s, and as his music gained success outside France during the 1930s, Albert Roussel took the rhythmic dynamism,...continue...
Works: Albert Roussel: Symphony no 1 in D minor ("Le poème de la forêt"), Op. 7; Résurrection, symphonic prelude for orchestra, Op. 4 ("Symphonic Poem after Tolstoy"); Le Marchand de sable qu... Conductors:
Denève, Stéphane
Stephane Deneve's accounts of Roussel's symphonies have been praised for their 'energy, enthusiasm, and panache' (American Record Guide on No. 2 - 8.570529 - which...continue...