Absolutely stunning....I can't think of any other words to describe either the music or the performance. Bonynge had immersed himself in Massenet's compositions and it really shows here. The Decca sound is excellent, as to be expected from their engineering. That Decca sleeve has a late 1960s/early 1970s look about it, Bonynge clearly presented as the poster-boy of the conducting world!
0:00 I. Prélude et Divertissement (La Tempête) : Ariel et les esprits 6:22 II. Mélodrame : Le Sommeil de Desdémone 10:55 III. Scène Finale (Macbeth) : 10:55 Les Sorcières 12:42 Le Festin 15:29 L'Apparition 17:39 Couronnement du Roi
Phänomenal da sind ja die phantastischen Ballettmusiken aus Massenet,s Opern toll man sollte diese Werke komplett auf die Bühne bringen auch in Deutschland oder Salzburg sind sie allemal wert
I admire Bonynge for bringing so much obscure music back, and having a real love of it. I am always glad to hear more Massenet whom I love.
The melodrama movement ( 2nd) is just an astonishing 😲❤.
Absolutely stunning....I can't think of any other words to describe either the music or the performance. Bonynge had immersed himself in Massenet's compositions and it really shows here. The Decca sound is excellent, as to be expected from their engineering. That Decca sleeve has a late 1960s/early 1970s look about it, Bonynge clearly presented as the poster-boy of the conducting world!
Max, I always smile when I see 'Roi Malcolm'
Max Merry -- Yes....it's simple Gorgeous!
0:00 I. Prélude et Divertissement (La Tempête) : Ariel et les esprits
6:22 II. Mélodrame : Le Sommeil de Desdémone
10:55 III. Scène Finale (Macbeth) :
10:55 Les Sorcières
12:42 Le Festin
15:29 L'Apparition
17:39 Couronnement du Roi
Phänomenal da sind ja die phantastischen Ballettmusiken aus Massenet,s Opern toll man sollte diese Werke komplett auf die Bühne bringen auch in Deutschland oder Salzburg sind sie allemal wert
Quite beautiful music and sensitive performance.
When it comes to Massenet, few can compete with Richard Bonynge.