French Festival - Scenes of France - Naxos Deutschland

FRENCH FESTIVAL soars on the eternal and popular melodies of Ravel, Fauré, Offenbach, Debussy (Clair de lune) and more.

This volume of the NAXOS MUSICAL JOURNEY takes you on a memorable trip through France. Experience the drama of the Château d'lf made famous in "The Count of Monte Cristo" or thrill to the wild horses of Camargue; join the celebration of the Fête des gardians or relax at the lazy seaside resort of Port de Poussai; experience the sophistication of Cannes or see the ancient remains of Roman culture in Fréjus. This a Tour de France as romantic and thrilling as teh enduring music of its country's greatest composers.

01 Chabrier: Marche joyeuse (3:39)
02 Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte (6:55)
03 Fauré: Sicilienne (3:40)
04 Godard: Berceuse (5:26)
05 Debussy: La terrasse des audiences au clair de lune (3:40)
06 Offenbach: Intermezzo from The Tales of Hoffmann (2:06)*
07 Debussy: Clair de lune (4:24)*
08 Fauré: Pavane (7:41)*
09 Offenbach: Barcarole from The Tales of Hoffmann (3:18)*
10 Fauré: Berceuse (5:19)*
11 Saint-Saens: Danse macabre (7:07)

Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra (Bratislava)
Ondrej Lenárd, conductor
*Keith Clark, conductor