Description
CAL LIO PE – Chostakovitch: Suite on Verses by Michelangelo Buonarroti (Audio CD)
Product Information
Catalog Details
- Product Title: CAL LIO PE – Chostakovitch: Suite on Verses by Michelangelo Buonarroti
- Catalog Number: CAL 9382
- UPC: 794881860128
- Product Type: Compact Disc – Digital Audio
- Genre: Classical Music – Orchestral & Chamber Works
- Language: English (program notes in English available)
- Format: Compact Disc (Digital Audio)
- Total Running Time: 54 minutes and 24 seconds
- Publication Date: 2007
- Publisher: Calliope; Produced in France
Overview
"CAL LIO PE – Chostakovitch: Suite on Verses by Michelangelo Buonarroti" is a masterful recording of Dmitri Shostakovich’s evocative suite, inspired by the poetry of Michelangelo Buonarroti. Performed by the Orchestre National des Pays de la Loire under the baton of Isaac Karabtchevsky, with Robert Holl featured on bass, this CD presents a compelling fusion of orchestral grandeur and intimate musical reflection. The suite is complemented by four monologues based on verses by Pushkin, featuring Robert Holl on bass and Elena Bashkirova on piano.
Product Features
Format & Specifications
- Media: Compact Disc (Digital Audio)
- Audio Quality: High-definition digital audio ensuring clarity and depth
- Ensemble:
- Orchestre National des Pays de la Loire
- Conductor: Isaac Karabtchevsky
- Soloist (Bass): Robert Holl
- Additional Solo Passages: Total Running Time: 54 minutes and 24 seconds
- Piano accompaniment by Elena Bashkirova on Pushkin monologues
Special Attributes
- Artistic Fusion:
The suite and monologues blend the emotional intensity of Shostakovich’s music with the timeless literary inspirations of Michelangelo and Pushkin. - Dynamic Orchestral Performance:
The recording captures the expressive power of the Orchestre National des Pays de la Loire, delivering a performance marked by both subtle nuance and dramatic impact. - High Production Standards:
Directed artistically and recorded under the guidance of Jean-Mare Laisné, with production oversight by Jacques Le Calvé and Michaël da Arpège, this album stands as a testament to refined classical artistry.
Interesting Facts
Performance Insights
- Literary Inspiration:
Shostakovich’s suite is inspired by the profound verses of Michelangelo Buonarroti, inviting listeners to experience a dialogue between visual art, poetry, and music. - Extended Musical Narrative:
The recording includes four monologues on verses by Pushkin, expanding the thematic narrative and offering additional layers of emotional expression. - Renowned Ensemble:
The Orchestre National des Pays de la Loire, a celebrated French orchestra, is renowned for its precision and expressive performances, making this recording a notable addition to any classical music collection.
Track Listing
Suite on Verses by Michelangelo Buonarroti
- Movement 1 to 11:
- Complete suite performance (Total duration: approximately 39 minutes)
Monologues on Verses by Pushkin
- Movements 12 to 15:
- Four monologues featuring Robert Holl (bass) and Elena Bashkirova (piano) (Total duration: approximately 14 minutes and 53 seconds)
Total Running Time: 54 minutes and 24 seconds
Publishers
Produced in France by Calliope and released in collaboration with Gaz de France. Direction and recording were overseen by Jean-Mare Laisné at the Cite des Congrès de Nantes in November 2005, with production managed by Jacques Le Calvé and Michaël da Arpège (2005 and Calliope 2007).
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