Stéphane Denève
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Poulenc: Concerto for Two Pianos & Piano Concerto
RecommendedEric Le Sage (piano), Frank Braley (piano)
Orchestre Philharmonique de Leige, Stéphane Denève
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Building a Library, May 2019, Recommended Recording
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Building a Library, June 2023, Also Recommended (Piano Concerto in C sharp minor)
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Special offer. Chausson
Renaud Capuçon (violin), Nicholas Angelich (piano), Quatuor Ébène, Brussels Philharmonic, Stéphane Denève
Featuring Angelich's poetic pianism, [the Concert] is unashamedly passionate. [In Poème] Capuçon's golden-edged tone is razor sharp against the warm orchestral accompaniment - a searching performance... —
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Denève still summons a sensuous bloom in the Prélude, and thanks to his influence, the RSNO proves better than the French at their own game: these are among the most seductive Debussy performances... —
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Gramophone Magazine, August 2012, Editor's Choice
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Special offer. John Williams: Violin Concerto No. 1 & Bernstein: Serenade
RecommendedJames Ehnes (violin), Saint Louis Symphony, Stéphane Denève
I’ve always admired the modesty and truthfulness of James Ehnes as a player – and you can hear that modesty at work in Phaedrus’s opening address from the Bernstein Serenade. There’s an unfussy... —
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalists 2024
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Special offer. Franck: Symphonic Variations & Piano Pieces
RecommendedBertrand Chamayou (piano), Olivier Latry (harmonium)
Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Stéphane Denève
This is an outstanding release in every way. In fact, I cannot recall another that included all Franck's masterpieces for the piano on a single disc and in which, moreover, every performance... —
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Gramophone Magazine, September 2010, Editor's Choice
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Presto Favourites, Recommended Recording
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Performances here are of the highest order, with Erik Le Sage, who gave the concerto's premiere, on glittering form and the RSNO on their toes throughout. Chandos's SACD recording is vividly... —
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Special offer. Renaud Capuçon: Cinema
RecommendedRenaud Capuçon (violin)
Brussels Philharmonic, Stéphane Denève
Saccharine moments are applied by Capuçon in soupcons rather than ladlefuls. The orchestra – deftly directed by Stéphane Denève – remains largely restrained throughout, providing a cloak around... —
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Presto Editor's Choice, October 2018
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2018
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energy, enthusiasm, and panache —
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Gramophone Magazine, July 2008, Editor's Choice
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Special offer. Kevin Puts: Concerto for Orchestra, Silent Night Elegy & Virelai
Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, Stéphane Denève
the St Louis Symphony Orchestra and its music director Stéphane Denève play with assurance and verve. Denève's sensitivity to instrumental colours is especially apparent. —
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The ballet bounces along with tremendous colour, and some elegant woodwind phrasing while Denève's ear for detail pays dividends. He maintains a relentless drive in the Symphony… keeping up... —
