Anatole Fistoulari was always a specialist in the interpretation of ballet music. He was also, a noted conductor of Tchaikovsky and the Russian School, as well as romantic and impressionistic French music. This album, originally released in 1960, features selections from William Tell, Khovantchina, Aida, and Samson and Delilah, performed by the Paris Conservatoire Orchestra conducted by Fistoulari.
Although this record isn't quite as dynamic as Witches Brew, it shares most of that disc's electrifying sound. Very lively midrange with superbly coherent staging, top rank clarity and deep, powerful and well-defined bass. Recorded by renowned Decca audio master Kenneth Wilkinson.
Tracklist:
1 Verdi– Aida Act II - March & Ballet
2 Saint-Saëns– Samson & Delilah Act III Bacchanale
3 Rossini– William Tell Act I Passo a sei & Act II Soldiers Dance
4 Moussourgsky– Kovantchina Act IV Dances Of The Persian Slaves
Composed By – Camille Saint-Saëns (tracks: 2), Gioacchino Rossini (tracks: 3), Giuseppe Verdi (tracks: 1), Modest Mussorgsky (tracks: 4)
Conductor – Anatole Fistoulari
Orchestra – Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
Recording information:
Title: Ballet Music From The Opera
Artist: Anatole Fistoulari
Orchestra: Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
Genre: Classical
Media: 1x Hybrid SACD Stereo , Remastered, . Playable on SACD player or standard CD player
Label: Analogue Productions
Cat#: CAPC-2400-SA
Released: 2017 in US
Original release: 1960 by RCA Victor LSC-2400
EAN: 0753088240065
Discogs rel.#: 13895835
