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Artémis troublée (ballet) and the String
Symphony of Paul Paray
This recording presents for the first the
engaging ballet music of Paray's Artémis
troublée, and his intensely expressive String
Symphony.
The String Symphony was originally composed as a
string quartet by Paray when he was a prisoner
in Darmstadt during World War I. The complex,
but tonal music may reflect the anguish and
spiritual turmoil he experienced at the time of
writing.
The five-movement ballet Artémis troublée was
premiered at the Palais Garnier, Paris, with the
famed Ida Rubinstein in the title role and with
choreography by Léon Bakst. The story
has to do with the Greek mythological tale of
the hunter Acteon who chanced upon the goddess
Artemis at her outdoor bath. The ensuing
seduction and tragedy are given strong musical
expression in Paray's alluring score.
The informative and illustrated CD booklet
includes copious program notes with musical
themes, bibliography, several excepts of reviews
from the premiere, and original ballet costume
and stage set designs by Bakst.
Assumption Grotto Orchestra, Eduard Perrone
conducting.
From the Critics:
"I think he'd [Paray] be very pleased with this
performance [of the String Symphony], lovingly
prepared and fervently played." American Record
Guide
[Other reviews are in preparation] |
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