FRANCAIX Jean (1912-1997)
Ulster Orchestra - Thierry Fischer (Dir)
Hyperion Records
1 CD
062:33
Sinfon. Musik
2005-03-04
Le roi nu (Des Kaisers neue Kleider) Françaix, Jean Fanfare The dance of the three tailors in the square before the palace The king orders them to desist The wondrous fabric is explained to the court The fabric is brought out General admiration The queen dances with her lover The king is heard approaching Interlude for the king The garment is put on - Interlude for the queen A ball in the throne room - But the king is naked! Panic Les demoiselles de la nuit Françaix, Jean Nocturne Dance of the servant cats and the young man Entrance of the female kittens Pursuit of the mouse Entrance of Agathe, the coquettish white kitten Entrance of the lady cats - Battle Entrance of Madame, the leading female cat Entrance of Baron de Grotius, the alpha male General procession - The marriage Nocturne Dance of the bill Agathe and the young man Agathe kills a caged bird Pas de deux - To bed The Baron and is entourage summon Agathe The company dances on the rooftops
FRANCAIX Jean (1912-1997)Ulster Orchestra - Thierry Fischer (Dir)Label : Hyperion Records
"The playing throughout is sensitive and fully attentive to the varied rhythms, while the sound is clear and bright, bringing out Françaix's imaginative writing for individual instruments, especially the woodwind. The CD will not change opinions of Françaix; but it will surely suit those who already appreciate his style" (Gramophone)
