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Description: | Diaghilev Ballets Russes is a various artists Box Set compilation of classical tracks released as 22-CD on 11 Mar 2022.
A transformative force in music, dance and the visual arts, the Ballets Russes was founded in Paris in 1909 by the visionary impresario Serge Diaghilev. Born 150 years ago, he created a brilliant artistic fusion with the most innovative composers, dancers, choreographers and designers of his time. In 1913, the Ballets russes changed musical history when it gave the sensational premiere of Stravinskyâ??s Le Sacre du printemps.
Encompassing epoch-making works and rarities awaiting rediscovery, this kaleidoscopic 22-CD set contains the vast majority of Ballets russes scores that have been recorded. Among the composers are Debussy, Ravel, Satie, Dukas, Schmitt, Poulenc, Milhaud, Sauguet, Auric, Rimsky-Korsakov, Borodin, Mussorgsky, Glazunov, Prokofiev, Liadov, Balakirev, Tcherepnin, Falla and Strauss. Diaghilev: Ballets russes features a number of CD premieres and such conductors as Pierre Boulez, André Cluytens, Jean Martinon, Igor Markevitch (who was a protégé of Diaghilev), Seiji Ozawa, André Previn and Sir Simon Rattle. - .. BALLETS RUSSES"Serge Diaghilev: Ballets russes" on CD by Warner Classics is a remarkable collection that pays tribute to the legendary impresario Serge Diaghilev and his groundbreaking Ballets Russes. This edition brings together some of the most iconic orchestral works associated with the company, interpreted by world-renowned conductors Boulez, Cluytens, Markevitch, Ozawa, and Rattle. The selection spans vibrant ballets from Stravinsky?s "The Firebird," "Petrushka," and "The Rite of Spring," as well as masterpieces by Debussy and Ravel. Each conductor offers their unique perspective on these revolutionary scores, resulting in a rich tapestry of sound that captures both the innovation and spirit of early 20th-century ballet music. Warner Classics is celebrated for its commitment to high-quality classical recordings and has long been home to many distinguished artists and historic performances. Their meticulous production ensures an exceptional listening experience for every classical music enthusiast. |
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9029647715 |
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