Two contrasting stories from a master
Jean Martinon and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra contrast Bizet's youthful brilliance with Mendelssohn's fantasy.
The orchestra's astonishing functional beauty and explosive momentum in Bizet's "Symphony No. 1" are a highlight. Meanwhile, "A Midsummer Night's Dream" offers a delightful performance of delicate colors and a light sound reminiscent of a fairy world. This is a masterpiece that only Martinon can achieve, combining French refinement with the powerful sound of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at a high level.
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A:
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1)
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Allegro Vivo
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2)
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Adagio
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3)
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Allegro Vivace
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4)
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Allegro Vivace
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B:
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1)
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Overture, Op. 21
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2)
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Scherzo, Op. 61, No.1
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3)
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Nocturne, Op. 61, No. 7
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4)
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Wedding March, Op. 61, No. 10
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Composed By - Bizet
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Orchestra - The Chicago Symphony Orchestra
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Composed By - Mendelssohn
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Conductor - Jean Martinon