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Honegger, Jolivet, Munch
France Resistante
Genres: Pop, Classical

Track Listings (14) - Disc #1
1. La Danse des Morts, oratorio for speaker, 3 vocal soloists, chorus & orchestra, H. 131: I. Introduction
2. La Danse des Morts, oratorio for speaker, 3 vocal soloists, chorus & orchestra, H. 131: II. Dialogue
3. La Danse des Morts, oratorio for speaker, 3 vocal soloists, chorus & orchestra, H. 131: III. Danse des Morts
4. La Danse des Morts, oratorio for speaker, 3 vocal soloists, chorus & orchestra, H. 131: IV. Lamento
5. La Danse des Morts, oratorio for speaker, 3 vocal soloists, chorus & orchestra, H. 131: V. Sanglots
6. La Danse des Morts, oratorio for speaker, 3 vocal soloists, chorus & orchestra, H. 131: VI. La r?ponse de Dieu
7. La Danse des Morts, oratorio for speaker, 3 vocal soloists, chorus & orchestra, H. 131: VII. Esp?rance dans la croix
8. La Danse des Morts, oratorio for speaker, 3 vocal soloists, chorus & orchestra, H. 131: VIII. Affirmation
9. Les trois complaintes du soldat vaincvu, for voice & orchestra: I. La complainte du soldat vaincu
10. Les trois complaintes du soldat vaincvu, for voice & orchestra: II. La complainte du Pont de Gien
11. Les trois complaintes du soldat vaincvu, for voice & orchestra: III. La complainte ? Dieu
12. Symphony No. 2, for strings & trumpet ad lib in D major, H. 153: I. Molto moderato - allegro
13. Symphony No. 2, for strings & trumpet ad lib in D major, H. 153: II. Adagio mesto
14. Symphony No. 2, for strings & trumpet ad lib in D major, H. 153: III. Vivace non troppo

CD Details

All Artists: Honegger, Jolivet, Munch, Turba-Rabier, Pascal
Title: France Resistante
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Cascavelle
Release Date: 7/1/2003
Genres: Pop, Classical
Styles: Vocal Pop, Opera & Classical Vocal, Historical Periods, Modern, 20th, & 21st Century, Symphonies
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 723724585829

CD Reviews

Tremendous war document

L. Ackerman | Ashburn, VA (USA) | 05/09/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a wonderful document of the artistry of many under the duress of apalling events. I can only imagine that, given the nature of these works, these artists were actually inspired by their circumnstances during ocuppied Paris. 'Le Danse des Morts (Dance of the Dead) composed in 1938, combines recitation & singing.

Honegger's Symphony No 2 is possibly his masterpiece; composed in 1940 these sessions took place during a time-span of two years (1942-1944); this possibly its premiere recording. The piece is incredibly moving, expressing the coldness of the soul and anxiety of living in war torn France, and yet, ending triumphantly, in the major, with a trumpet chorale over the strings.

Jolivet's rare work are three laments recorded between 1943-1944 (with Pierre Bernac the baritone here) closing a wonderful concept album all conducted by the unforgettable Charles Munch.

Cascavelle production values are outstanding overall."