Edgar Degas (1834-1917) is remembered as the painter of ballet dancers, but the scope of his genius ranged widely. An acute and witty observer, he depicted his native Paris in it's many diverse aspects, often hinting at a social isolation and unease hidden beneath the colorful surface. On this CD, the world of Degas is given a musical perspective with a carefully chosen selection of pieces by the finest composers of his time. Inside, Hugh Griffith provides explanatory notes on his life and musical environment. 1 CD with full-color, illustrated, explanatory booklet.

Tracklist:

Giselle: Act I: Allegro un peu loure
Giselle: Act I: Galop general
25 Preludes dans tous les tons majeurs et mineurs, Op. 31: Prelude, Op. 31 No. 13 'J'etais endormie, mais mon coeur veillait'
25 Preludes dans tous les tons majeurs et mineurs, Op. 31: Prelude, Op. 31 No. 17 'Reve d'amour'
Faust: Ballet music: Allegretto
Faust: Ballet music: Adagio
Faust: Ballet music: Allegretto
48 Esquisses, Op. 63: Esquisse, Op. 63 No. 5 'Les Inities'
48 Esquisses, Op. 63: Esquisse, Op. 63 No. 16 'Fantaisie'
Coppelia: Valse
Coppelia: Mazurka
Carmen Suite No. 1: Prelude
Carmen Suite No. 1: Aragonaise
Carmen Suite No. 1: Intermezzo
Carmen Suite No. 1: Seguidilla
Carmen Suite No. 1: Les Dragons d'Alcala
Carmen Suite No. 1: Marche du toreador
Dolly, Op. 56: Berceuse
Dolly, Op. 56: Mi-a-ou
Dolly, Op. 56: Kitty Valse
Dolly, Op. 56: Le Pas espagnol
Joyeuse Marche
2 Arabesques: Arabesque No. 2
Reverie
Pour le piano - Toccata
The Firebird Suite: Berceuse
The Firebird Suite: Finale

UPC: 636943814420
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 10.1.03
Format: CD

Herve Niquet - Degas: Music of His Time (A&M) / Various (CD)