Poulenc: Organ Concerto; Gloria; Sextuor; Concerto for 2 Pianos; Piano Concerto; Sonata for 2 Pianos; Concert Champetre

Francis Poulenc (Composer), Charles Dutoit (Conductor), Sergiu Comissiona (Conductor), Jesús López-Cobos (Conductor), Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields (Performer), George Malcolm (Performer), Philharmonia Orchestra of London (Orchestra), L'Orchestre de la Suisse Romande (Orchestra), Pascal Rogé (Performer), Bracha Eden (Performer), Alexander Tamir (Performer), Sylvia Greenberg (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, George Malcolm, Pascal Rogé, Bracha Eden, Alexander Tamir, et al.
• Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra of London, L'Orchestre de la Suisse Romande
• Conductor: Charles Dutoit, Sergiu Comissiona, Jesús López-Cobos
• Composer: Francis Poulenc
• Audio CD (October 14, 1997)
• SPARS Code: ADD
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Decca
• ASIN: B0000042DK
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #158,654 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #12 in Music > Classical > Instruments > Keyboard > Harpsichord

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27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great collection of Poulenc's work!, November 14, 1998

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This review is from: Poulenc: Organ Concerto; Gloria; Sextuor; Concerto for 2 Pianos; Piano Concerto; Sonata for 2 Pianos; Concert Champetre (Audio CD)

This double-Cd set is a wonderful collection of work by the French composer. It has both of the remarkable piano concertos, the delightful Organ concerto, and the out-of-the-ordinary harpsichord concerto. A grand overview of this remarkable composer's incredible range and talent. For someone who was looking for a good place to start with Poulenc, this Cd is highly reccommendable. I was very impressed with this release!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent program of delightful French music, October 1, 2003

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Willie C. Burnside Jr. (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Poulenc: Organ Concerto; Gloria; Sextuor; Concerto for 2 Pianos; Piano Concerto; Sonata for 2 Pianos; Concert Champetre (Audio CD)

I thought that this disc was excellent. This was my first Poulenc CD and I have to say that Poulenc is a fascinating composer. The Piano Concerto is quite lovely. I really enjoyed the Organ Concerto; the balance between orchestra and organ was excellent. The two-piano concerto had drive and was exciting throughout. The Concert Champetre was interesting for its use of the harpsichord, a instrument which really has its home in baroque music. I have only one problem with this disc. I think that the sound could be better. On the Concert Champetre, it is difficult to hear the harpsichord sometimes. The sound on the two-piano concerto is sufficient, but one could wish for even better sound. Other than that quibble, I thought the disc was great. It is difficult to find one CD set with this many different pieces by Poulenc, so it's welcomed. Four stars.

5.0 out of 5 stars entertaining, creative music played masterfully, July 9, 2011

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Dan (California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Poulenc: Organ Concerto; Gloria; Sextuor; Concerto for 2 Pianos; Piano Concerto; Sonata for 2 Pianos; Concert Champetre (Audio CD)

Poulenc, Dutoit and Roget - an excellent combination for the Piano Concerto. George Malcolm on organ integrates well with the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields for the Organ Concerto. There is an enjoyable selection of Poulenc's varied moods and choices for expression on this double CD. The music is brought to life - with humor, joy, excitement, sadness, contemplation - smoothly integrated. Good sound quality.