Stéphane Denève Roussel Orchestral Works
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energy, enthusiasm, and panache —
Awards:
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Gramophone Magazine, July 2008, Editor's Choice
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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... —
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The mysterious central Andante, recalling Roussel's early period, is utterly magical in Denève's hands...there is beautiful playing from the RSNO, especially in the opening of the final movement,... —
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The sumptuously beautiful First Symphony is the headline work… Stéphane Denève and the RSNO have already proven themselves to be fine advocates of Roussel's music, and this is no exception,... —
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This is a nicely crafted account from Deneve, with plenty of detail in the characterisation of the various bugs and insects depicted by the score...And it has a considerable bonus in being partnered... —
