大象传媒

The charismatic Conductor Emeritus of the 大象传媒 Philharmonic, Yan Pascal Tortelier, returns to the orchestra in a programme of French music by Roussel and Saint-Sa毛ns.
From Symphony Hall in Birmingham, recorded 7th April
Presented by Tom Redmond

Roussel: Evocations

8.15 Music Interval
Saint-Sa毛ns: M茅lodies persanes Nos 1,4,5 and 6
Fran莽ois Le Roux (baritone)
Graham Johnson (piano)

8.35
Saint-Sa毛ns: Symphony No 3 (Organ)

Kathryn Rudge (mezzo-soprano)
Alessandro Fisher (tenor)
Fran莽ois Le Roux (baritone)
Jonathan Scott (organ)
CBSO Chorus
Yan Pascal Tortelier (conductor)

Yan Pascal Tortelier, charismatic French Conductor Emeritus of the orchestra, returns to the 大象传媒 Philharmonic for a celebration of music by his compatriots. Inspired by Roussel's travels in the East and an instant success when first performed in Paris in 1912, his luscious 'Evocations' starts with a depiction of a descent into caves at Ellora in India and the gods therein. A kaleidoscopic vision of a Rajah's procession follows, and the banks of the Sacred River provide our vantage point for the triumphant sunrise which ends the journey. Chorus and soloists enhance the ravishing, opulent sound world of Roussel's vision. Organist Jonathan Scott joins the orchestra for Saint-Sa毛ns's magnificent Organ Symphony; a piece which, melding warm melody and visceral power, never fails to engage.