Georges Bizet: Symphony No. 1, Jeux d'enfants, La jolie fille de Perth / Martinon LP

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Georges Bizet Symphony No.1 In C Major Jeux d’enfants, Op.22 Scènes Bohémiennes de “La jolie fille de Perth” ■ Condition: Jacket EX+ / Media NM / Play EX+ All records uploaded are carefully cleaned, inspected, and listened to, regardless of any flaws caused by age. We strive to ensure you receive a well-maintained album with accurate information that brings joy upon arrival. Georges Bizet's Symphony No. 1 is a work composed at the age of 17. Thanks to its bright, cheerful melodies and delicate orchestration, it delivers a refreshing energy that has earned it the nickname "Symphony of French Youth." The Orchestre National de l’O.R.T.F., conducted by Jean Martinon, is praised for providing a more sophisticated and transparent sound than Kleitmans or other traditional performances, characterized by the light yet refined tone unique to French orchestras. This album is an excellent way to diversely enjoy Bizet's refreshing orchestral world in a single disc, as it includes the suite 'Jeux d’enfants,' which translates nursery-style melodies into orchestral pieces, along with the Bohemian scenes from the opera 'La jolie fille de Perth.' Label: Deutsche Grammophon Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo, 33⅓ RPM Country: Japan Performer: Orchestre National de l’O.R.T.F. / Conductor Jean Martinon Genre: Classical Style: Romantic, Orchestral, Suite Recording: February 1971, Paris – ORTF Studio Session Release: Around 1972, Japan Deutsche Grammophon MG Series Key Track Information ✔ Symphony No.1 In C Major – I. Allegro vivo: The first movement is notable for its cheerful theme and witty use of wind instruments, conveying a sense of both Italian lyricism and French elegance. Martinon maintains a light tempo while delicately refining the detailed phrasing, making it a wonderful opening movement to enjoy for its refreshing quality. ✔ Jeux d’enfants, Op.22 – Petite Suite for Orchestra: A collection of five small pieces based on piano four-hands music, humorously depicting scenes of children's play such as marches, playing with dolls, juggling, playing house, and a galop. Particularly in track 1 'Marche: Trompette et tambour' and track 5 'Galop: Le bal,' Martinon and the ORTF bring out the charm of this short but impressive encore repertoire with cheerful rhythms and vivid colors. Tracklist SIDE A Symphony No.1 In C Major I. Allegro vivo II. Andante III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace IV. Finale. Allegro vivace SIDE B Scènes Bohémiennes de “La jolie fille de Perth”, Op.20 (Bohemian scenes from the opera "La jolie fille de Perth") 1. Prélude. Molto moderato – Prelude 2. Sérénade. Allegro moderato – Serenade 3. Marche. Allegro moderato – March 4. Danse Bohémienne. Andantino – Bohemian Dance Jeux d’enfants, Op.22 – Petite Suite for Orchestra 5. Marche: Trompette et tambour. Allegretto moderato – March 'Trumpet and Drum' 6. Berceuse: La poupée. Andantino – Lullaby 'Doll' 7. La toupie. Allegro moderato – Spinning Top 8. Petit mari, petite femme. Andantino – Playing House 9. Galop: Le bal. Presto – Galop 'The Ball'

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