Debussy: La Mer, Jeux, Prélude à l après-midi d un faune (LSO/Gergiev)

LSO 0692; LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA – Inghilterra; Classica Orchestrale
**** ‘When Gergiev conducted this performance of the Prélude 12 months ago at the Barbican, I described it as a luscious mirage of pointilliste detail recording captures its mesmerising force, its atmospheric languor and exceptional beauty. La mer and Jeux are scarcely less exalted, suggesting Gergiev s partnership with the London Symphony Orchestra still has honeymoon qualities Financial Times (UK) Gergiev whips up the opening storm [La mer] into quite a frenzy, while the closing pages generate thrilling momentum and lashings of elemental excitement … The LSO respond with 100 per cent commitment [Jeux] … there s no missing the communicative ardour and narrative flair which inform Gergiev s conducting –Gramophone (UK)Performance **** Recording ***** the brass entries in the climaxes to the first and last movements of La mer have rarely sounded so good on disc: superlative SACD recording –BBC Music Magazine (UK)Jeux turns out to be Valery Gergiev s game, set and match. The ambiguity and transience of the music are captured with fleet-footed energy, wit and real piquancy –International Record Review (UK)Principal flutist Gareth Davies is enchanting in every moment of the long flute solos. The clear and spacious SACD recording reveals beautiful layers of detail in the music..iev brings a real sense of mystery and raw energy to the finale that is fresh and exhilarating.. is my new favorite La Mer –American Record Guide (US)**** If someone asked me to recommend a recording of Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune, I would point them to this. Gergiev plays on color and atmosphere to achieve a calm tension, a rare degree of sensuality. What a beautiful picture! –Pizzicato (France)Excelente –Scherzo (Spain)**** If someone asked me to recommend a recording of Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune, I would point them to this. Gergiev plays on color and atmosphere to achieve a calm tension, a rare degree of sensuality. What a beautiful picture! –Pizzicato (France)