Premier siÃ¨cle; One Century of Music celebrates the centenary of the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande. The boxset contains a collection of rare radio recordings that have never been released before, spanning French, German, Russian and twentieth-century repertoire. A unique asset of Premier siÃ¨cle is the 1943 recording of the musical legend Les Armaillis (1906) by Swiss composer Gustave Doret. The album showcases the rich history and musical development of the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande and contain performances by all it's musical directors, from founding father Ernest Ansermet until current musical director Jonathan Nott, including all their intermediate colleagues: Paul Kletzki, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Horst Stein, Armin Jordan, Fabio Luisi, Pinchas Steinberg, Marek Janowski and Neeme JÃ¤rvi. The release comes with a voluminous, full-color booklet with texts on the orchestra's history and the repertoire presented in English, French and German as well as unique photos and archival materials.

Tracklist:

6 Épigraphes Antiques, L. 131 (Arr. E. Ansermet For Orchestra): No. 1, Pour Invoquer Pan, Dieu Du Vent D'ét&ea
6 Épigraphes Antiques, L. 131 (Arr. E. Ansermet For Orchestra): No. 2, Pour Un Tombeau Sans Nom [Live]
6 Épigraphes Antiques, L. 131 (Arr. E. Ansermet For Orchestra): No. 3, Pour Que La Nuit Soit Propice [Live]
6 Épigraphes Antiques, L. 131 (Arr. E. Ansermet For Orchestra): No. 4, Pour La Danseuse Aux Crotales [Live]
6 Épigraphes Antiques, L. 131 (Arr. E. Ansermet For Orchestra): No. 5, Pour L'égyptienne [Live]
6 Épigraphes Antiques, L. 131 (Arr. E. Ansermet For Orchestra): No. 6, Pour Remercier La Pluie Au Matin [Live]
Shéhérazade, M. 17 (Version For Voice & Orchestra): No. 1, Asie [Live]
Shéhérazade, M. 17 (Version For Voice & Orchestra): No. 2, La Flûte Enchantée [Live]
Shéhérazade, M. 17 (Version For Voice & Orchestra): No. 3, L'indifferent [Live]
Le Roi D'ys: Overture (Live)
Polyeucte (Live)
Daphnis Et Chloé Suite No. 2, M. 57b: I. Lever Du Jour (Live)
Daphnis Et Chloé Suite No. 2, M. 57b: II. Pantomime (Live)
Daphnis Et Chloé Suite No. 2, M. 57b: III. Danse Générale (Live)
Orchestral Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 26 (Live)
Tannhäuser, Wwv 70: Overture - Bacchanale (Live)
Salome, Op. 54, Trv 215: Dance Of The Seven Veils (Live)
Manfred, Op. 115: Overture (Live)
Don Juan, Op. 20, Trv 156 (Live)
Melodien (Live)
Photoptosis (Live)
Violin Concerto No. 1, Sz. 36: I. Andante Sostenuto (Live)
Violin Concerto No. 1, Sz. 36: II. Allegro Giocoso (Live)
5 Lieder (Arr. For Voice, Choir & Orchestra): No. 1, Ein Winterabend "Wenn Der Schnee Ans Fenster Fällt" [Liv
5 Lieder (Arr. For Voice, Choir & Orchestra): No. 2, Nachtlied "Des Unbewegten Odem" [Live]
5 Lieder (Arr. For Voice, Choir & Orchestra): No. 3, Rondel "Verflossen Ist Das Gold Der Tage" [Live]
5 Lieder (Arr. For Voice, Choir & Orchestra): No. 4, Untergang "Aber Den Weißen Weiber Sind Die Wilden" [Liv
5 Lieder (Arr. For Voice, Choir & Orchestra): No. 5, Trompeten "Unter Verschnittenen Weiden" [Live]
Passacaglia (Live)
Les Noces (Sung In French): I. The Tresses [At The Bride's House] [Live]
Les Noces (Sung In French): II. At The Bridegroom's House [Live]
Les Noces (Sung In French): III. The Departure Of The Bride [Live]
Les Noces (Sung In French): IV. The Wedding Feast [Live]
Isle Of The Dead, Op. 29 (Live)
Le Sacre Du Printemps, Pt. 1 "Adoration Of The Earth": I. Introduction (Live)
Le Sacre Du Printemps, Pt. 1 "Adoration Of The Earth": II. The Augurs Of Spring - Dances Of The Young Girls (Live)
Le Sacre Du Printemps, Pt. 1 "Adoration Of The Earth": III. Ritual Of Abduction (Live)
Le Sacre Du Printemps, Pt. 1 "Adoration Of The Earth": IV. Spring Rounds (Live)
Le Sacre Du Printemps, Pt. 1 "Adoration Of The Earth": V. Ritual Of The River Tribes (Live)
Le Sacre Du Printemps, Pt. 1 "Adoration Of The Earth": VI. Procession Of The Sage - The Sage (Live)
Le Sacre Du Printemps, Pt. 1 "Adoration Of The Earth": VII. Dance Of The Earth (Live)
Le Sacre Du Printemps, Pt. 2 "The Sacrifice": VIII. Introduction (Live)
Le Sacre Du Printemps, Pt. 2 "The Sacrifice": IX. Mystic Circles Of The Young Girls (Live)
Le Sacre Du Printemps, Pt. 2 "The Sacrifice": X. Glorification Of The Chosen One (Live)
Le Sacre Du Printemps, Pt. 2 "The Sacrifice": XI. Evocation Of The Ancestors (Live)
Le Sacre Du Printemps, Pt. 2 "The Sacrifice": XII. Ritual Action Of The Ancestors (Live)
Le Sacre Du Printemps, Pt. 2 "The Sacrifice": XIII. Sacrificial Dance (Live)
Les Armaillis: Act I (Live)
Les Armaillis: Act II (Live)
Les Armaillis: Act III (Live)

UPC: 827949079160
Label: Pentatone
Release Date: 1.18.19
Format: CD

One Century Of Music 1918-2018 / Various - One Century of Music (1918-2018) (5 CD)