CMLXXI. RAVEL, Maurice: Daphnis et Chloé

CMLXXI. RAVEL, Maurice (1875-1937)

Daphnis et Chloé (1912)
Part I
1. Introduction et Danse religieuse
2. Danse générale
3. Danse grotesque de Dorcan
4. Danse légère et gracieuse de Daphnis
5. Dance de Lycéion
6. Danse lente et mystérieuse des Nymphes
Part II
7. Introduction
8. Danse guerrière
9. Danse suppliante de Chloé
Part III
10. Lever du jour
11. Pantomime
12. Danse Générale
WDR Radio Choir
WDR Symphony Orchestra
Jukka-Pekka Saraste, conductor
(55:23)

Today, the entire orchestral score is rarely performed in its entirety -- instead one of two suites (prepared by the composer) is heard -- each consisting of just three of the ballet movements.

This is Ravel's great masterpiece -- filled with lush, whole-tone harmonies typical of the period.

Part I

1. Introduction et Danse religieuse

2. Danse générale

3. Danse grotesque de Dorcan

4. Danse légère et gracieuse de Daphnis

5. Dance de Lycéion

6. Danse lente et mystérieuse des Nymphes

Part II

7. Introduction

8. Danse guerrière

9. Danse suppliante de Chloé

Part III

10. Lever du jour

11. Pantomime

12. Danse Générale