While living in Paris at the turn of the century, Maurice Ravel was commissioned to write a ballet by the impresario and founder of the Ballets Russes, Serge Diaghilev. The result was music of fluid, delicate beauty - a languid drama of danger and desire. The plot of Daphnis et ChloÃ© is adapted from a second-century Greek erotic pastoral, and tells the captivating story of love and longing between the humble goatherd Daphnis and shepherdess ChloÃ©. When ChloÃ© is abducted by pirates, Daphnis calls upon higher powers to aid his pursuit. These forces of nature are mirrored in the score through Ravel's characteristic lush orchestration and vivid melodies. Interjections from a wordless chorus - sung in this performance by award-winning British ensemble, Tenebrae - perfectly capture the celestial might of the God, Pan, as he comes to the lovers' rescue. Known for it's rich harmonic textures and expansive scoring, Daphnis et ChloÃ© is one of Ravel's largest and most loved orchestral masterpieces. Join the London Symphony Orchestra and Chief Conductor, Sir Antonio Pappano, on this dreamlike musical journey through Greek mythology, where passion, nature and divinity intertwine.

Tracklist:

Daphnis et ChloÃ©~PremiÃ¨re partie. V. Une lumiÃ¨re irrÃ©elle enveloppe le paysage - Danse lente et mystÃ©rieuse - Daphnis se pr
Daphnis et ChloÃ©~Seconde partie. VI. Voix, trÃ¨s lointaines - AnimÃ© et trÃ¨s rude (Danse guerriÃ¨re) - Bryaxis ordonne d'amene
Daphnis et ChloÃ©~TroisiÃ¨me partie. VIII. Lever du jour - Daphnis cherche pour ChloÃ© et il rÃªve d'elle - Daphnis et ChloÃ© mi
Daphnis et ChloÃ©~TroisiÃ¨me partie. X. AnimÃ© - Danse GÃ©nÃ©rale - Danse de Daphnis et ChloÃ© - Danse de Dorcon - Danse finale

UPC: 822231189923
Label: Lso Live
Release Date: 2.28.25
Format: CD

London Symphony Orchestra / Antonio Pappano - Ravel: Daphnis Et Chloe (CD)