 | from Stravinsky: Oedipus Rex & Apollon musagète (LSO0751) 1 Naissance d'Apollon [4'10] 30 minutes 12 seconds 10 tracks2 Variation d'Apollon [2'57] 3 Pas d'action [4'27] 4 Variation de Calliope [1'32] 5 Variation de Polymnie [1'19] 6 Variation de Terpsichore [1'41] 7 Variation d'Apollon [2'39] 8 Pas de deux [4'38] 9 Coda: Apollon et les Muses [3'16] 10 Apothéose [3'33] ‘Fanny Ardant is not only a film star but has experience of the French classical theatre, home of good declamation. She is, throughout, classical but also personal. The risk lies in loss of the formal ... 'With its unflagging direction, its strong sense of drama and its mostly impeccable singing, Gardiner is a serious contender for anyone wanting a version to put alongside the classic versions' (Intern ... 'Factor in tight, crisp playing by the LSO, the fine Jocasta of Jennifer Johnston and subtle string colouring in Apollon Musagète, and it adds up to a fine celebration' (Yorkshire Post) |