This page lists all recordings of Les Djinns, Op. 45, by César Auguste Franck (1822-90) on CD. Generally, more recent CDs are listed first, but with priority given to items that are in stock. |
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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Massenet and Franck - Music for Piano and Orchestra
Idil Biret (piano); Irina Nikotina (violin, Massenet Concerto) Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Alain Pâris French music of the late 19th and early 20th century abounds in
fine symphonies and concertos that are rarely explored. During the
symphonic revival initiated by Camille Saint-Saëns and César
Franck, several famous virtuosos encouraged composers to write
new works that were to leave their mark on the repertoire. One
of those musicians was the pianist Louis Diémer, for whom César
Franck composed his famous Variations symphoniques. But we tend
to forget that this masterpiece came into being largely thanks to
the previous success of Franck's symphonic poem for piano and
orchestra, based on a poem by Victor Hugo, Les Djinns. At a time when composers were trying to get away
from the traditional image of music, it opened up a new path that others were to follow. Massenet's Piano
Concerto represents the lesser-known side of a very great composer, who is remembered above all for his
operas. It combines virtuosity and sensitivity, refinement and lyricism, not to forget the 'exotic' touch in the
final movement, with the inspiration of Slovakian folk music. "My favourite disciple Idil Biret...This genius pianist belongs to the class of elect musicians of our time." Wilhelm Kempff | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Duncan Gifford (piano) Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Sebastian Lang-Lessing | | | Usually despatched in 3 - 4 working days. |
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Kerstin Åberg (piano) Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Okko Kamu | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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Francois-Joel Thiollier (piano) Arnhem Philharmonic Orchestra, Roberto Benzi "The Symphonic Variations is one of the most satisfying accounts I have encountered-expressive and spontaneous, with a pearly tone and effusive embrace that make this no mere filler but a splendid addition to the catalog on its own account. Here is a rewarding collection of the familiar and not so familiar, expertly set forth and spaciously recorded, that readily repays the modest investment."
- Haller, American Record Guide May/June 2002 | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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