A True Romantic Masterpiece on 180g Double LP!
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With this album, Lang Lang presents a treasure trove of musical discoveries. Saint-Saëns's Piano Concerto No. 2, recorded with a stellar cast, the Gewandhausorchester and Andris Nelsons, is for Lang Lang a true romantic masterpiece that rivals the greats like Rachmaninoff or Tchaikovsky. By pairing it with Carnival of the Animals, a whimsical menagerie that has captivated young hearts for generations, Lang Lang continues his heartfelt wish to promote the love of classical music to kids and it also gives him a chance to collaborate with his wife, pianist Gina Alice. Complementing these works with hidden gems — unearthed solo compositions by five female French composers as well as beloved French classics — has created a feast for the ears, promising a captivating experience.
Features
- 180g Vinyl
- Double LP
- Gatefold Jacket
- Made in Germany
Musicians
LP 1
Lang Lang | piano |
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Gina Alice | piano II (Carnival) |
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig | |
Andris Nelsons | conductor |
LP 2
Lang Lang | piano |
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Gina Alice | piano (Petite Suite) |
Selections
LP 1 - Side A:
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)
Carnival of the Animals, R. 125
- No. 1 Introduction
- The Lion's Royal March
- No. 2 Hens and Roosters
- No. 3 Jackasses (Wild Animals)
- No. 4 Tortoises
- No. 5 The Elephant
- No. 6 Kangaroos
- No. 7 Aquarium
- No. 8 Personages with Long Ears
- No. 9 The Cuckoo in the Deepwoods
- No. 10 Aviary
- No. 11 Pianists
- No. 12 Fossils
- No. 13 The Swan
- No. 14 Finale
LP 1 - Side B:
Camille Saint-Saëns
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22
- Andante sostenuto
- Allegro scherzando
- Presto
LP 2 - Side A:
Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
- Pavane pour une infante défunte, M. 19
Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
Petite Suite, CD 71A
- 1. En bateau. Andantino
- 2. Cortège. Moderato
- 3. Menuet. Moderato
- 4. Ballet. Allegrogiusto
Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)
- In paradisium
Léo Delibes (1836-1891)
- Lakmé: Flower Duet
LP 2 - Side B:
Camille Saint-Saëns
- Toccata After the Fifth Concerto, Op. 111/6
Gabriel Fauré
- Pavane, Op. 50
Louise Farrenc (1804-1875)
- Étude No. 10 in F Sharp Minor, Op. 26/10
Charlotte Sohy (1887-1955)
- Song without Words, Op. 30/4
Germaine Tailleferre (1892-1983)
- Valse lente
Mélanie Bonis alias Mel Bonis (1858-1937)
- La toute petite s'endort
Lili Boulanger (1893-1918)
- D'un jardin clair
Camille Saint-Saëns
- The Swan, R. 125/13