Track Listing

1. Symphony In C: I. Allegro non troppo vivace, ma con fuoco
2. Symphony In C: II. Andante espressivo e sostenuto
3. Symphony In C: III. Allegro spiritoso
4. Fanfare -La Péri
5. La Péri
6. The Sorcerer's Apprentice

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7051 in Music
• Released on: 1999-02-09
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .21 pounds

From Amazon.com
Dukas's three mature orchestral compositions are gathered on this attractive disc. The earliest is the little-known symphony, obviously inspired by Franck's three-movement symphony written a decade earlier. Like Franck, Dukas creates a large-scale sonata-form first movement; a lyrical slow movement that incorporates lighter, scherzo-like elements; and a rushing finale that contains a grandiose contrasting melody. La Peri, a late work, is subtitled "Dance Poem." It is glisteningly orchestrated--yet remarkably restrained--clearly delineated, colorful music. The Sorcerer's Apprentice (composed in between the other two) is deservedly popular, a colorful, splendidly lucid tone poem. Slatkin leads brisk, strongly played performances. The recorded sound is more than acceptable, if occasionally over-resonant. --Paul Turok