Charles Koechlin: Symphony No. 1
Patricia Petibon (soprano), Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen, Ariane Matiakh
Absence of comparisons makes this release self-recommending, but those new to Koechlin’s orchestral music could not wish for a better introduction or more persuasive readings.
Charles Koechlin: Symphony No. 1
Patricia Petibon (soprano), Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen, Ariane Matiakh
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Absence of comparisons makes this release self-recommending, but those new to Koechlin’s orchestral music could not wish for a better introduction or more persuasive readings.
About
It took almost a hundred years for Charles Koechlin’s First Symphony to receive a recording worthy of its stature, and over a year for conductor Ariane Matiakh to prepare the performance materials. After her highly praised recording of Koechlin’s Seven Stars Symphony (C5449), this album is another welcome foray into the largely unexplored symphonic world of a fascinating composer, a sort of French chameleon who felt comfortable anywhere between Bachian counterpoint and the heights of French impressionism. The earlier Au loin, Poème symphonique and 3 Mélodies (orchestrated posthumously) complete the scintillating programme.
Contents and tracklist
- Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen - Ariane Matiakh
- Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen
- Ariane Matiakh
- Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen - Ariane Matiakh
- Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen
- Ariane Matiakh
- Patricia Petibon
- Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen
- Ariane Matiakh
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Awards and reviews
June 2025
Absence of comparisons makes this release self-recommending, but those new to Koechlin’s orchestral music could not wish for a better introduction or more persuasive readings.
