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NX 4302
Adam: La filleule des fées
Label Catalogue Number:
8.574302-03
8.574302-03
Running Time: 02:08:45
Release Date: April 2021
Originally recorded in 2020
Originally recorded in 2020
Genre:
Classical
Orchestral & Concertos
Classical
Orchestral & Concertos
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About
Adolphe Adam is best known today for the ballets Giselle and Le Corsaire, but his prolific output included 39 operas and several other ballet scores, including the vivacious tale of La Filleule des fées (‘The Fairies’ God-daughter’). The story takes place in an idealized countryside, revolving around the god-daughter Ysaure’s complex amorous affairs and the magical interventions of good and wicked fairies. With its brilliantly colorful orchestration, memorable themes and rhythmic momentum, this work is very much the equal of Giselle.
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Reviews
Interpretation **** (Very Good) Sound Quality **** (Very Good) Repertoire Value *** (Good) Booklet *** (Good)
“…The strings and winds make music in a balanced and convincing manner, so that you can enjoy this music even without dancing. Thanks to the booklet, which provides an exact table of contents, you can follow the fairy tale well. 'My only goal is to write music that is clear, easy to understand and entertaining for the audience', this demand that Adolphe Adam made of his works was interpreted by Andrew Mogrelia without leaving any residue. The filigree melody and the lush, yet transparent orchestration make this ballet a living musical example of the romantic zeitgeist. This recording should not only be an asset for ballet fans.”
Michael Pitz-Grewenig - klassik.com – 16 September 2021
“… The performance is fine, the Queensland orchestra playing with clean ensemble and the disciplined rhythmic pulse needed for such work…”
Don O’Connor – American Record Guide – September/October 2021
“… the orchestra brings this fun score to life with great momentum.” ***
Freya Parr – BBC Music magazine – August 2021
“… In the absence of a staged production, we may have to work extra hard at appreciating the La filleule des fees score, but the reward is the discovery of some well-crafted and at times quite delightful music. Conductor Andrew Mogrelia is a noted dance specialist … he had demonstrated complete mastery of Adam’s characteristic idiom in this recording, where the players of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra offer skillful and sympathetic support. This well-recorded release is thus a welcome addition to the Naxos catalogue …”
Rob Maynard – MusicWeb-International.com – 7 June 2021
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