The French Album

Claude Debussy (Composer), Maurice Ravel (Composer), Gabriel Faure (Composer), Ottorino Respighi (Composer), Leo Delibes (Composer), Jacques Offenbach (Composer), Charles Gounod (Composer), Hector Berlioz (Composer), Erik Satie (Composer), William Smith (Conductor), Eugene Ormandy (Conductor), Charles Münch (Conductor), George Szell (Conductor), Andrew Davis (Conductor), Philippe Entremont (Conductor), Philadelphia Orchestra (Orchestra), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra), Ambrosian Singers (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Ambrosian Singers
• Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
• Conductor: William Smith, Eugene Ormandy, Charles Münch, George Szell, Andrew Davis, et al.
• Composer: Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel, Gabriel Faure, Ottorino Respighi, Leo Delibes, et al.
• Audio CD (May 17, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B0000026XN
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #131,494 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars French Essentials, December 7, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The French Album (Audio CD)

Maybe the best compositions of the impressionist epoca.
It includes the best performances of Debussy pieces I've ever listened.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This album is a treasure., August 27, 2001

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Richard J. DAngelo (Buffalo, N.Y. Home of the Sabres!) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The French Album (Audio CD)

As a classical music fan for over 50 years, I know a great collection of music when I hear it. This album is one of the best I have EVER heard. Whether you are new to classical music or an old fart like me, I strongly encourage you to listen to this collection. Unlike the above review, I do not find it at all sleep-inducing, but rather so beautiful that one can only sit there in the darkness (the best way to listen to music) and be transfixed by its loveliness. The French are wonderful composers (although I didn't know that Ottorino Respighi was French!). Buy this album!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtaking music, September 2, 2001

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"fionana" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The French Album (Audio CD)

This French album is wonderful. The music is so beautiful. I have never heard my favorite, Reverie (by Debussy) played so beautifully and Clare de Lune was also great. I would definately recommend this album for anyone.