Castle Classics Paray, Paul (French 1886-1979)

P Paray: The Works of Paul Paray - Ballet & Symphonie d'archets - Assumption Grotto orchestra; Eduard Perrone, conductor

Label - Grotto Productions (DI)

Cat. No. - GP0006

Including Artémis troublée (1922) (ballet in five movements); Symphonie D'Archets (1944) (String Symphony)

This recording presents for the first the engaging ballet music of Paray's Artémis troublée, and his intensely expressive String Symphony.

The String Symphony was originally composed as a string quartet by Paray when he was a prisoner in Darmstadt during World War I. The complex, but tonal music may reflect the anguish and spiritual turmoil he experienced at the time of writing.

The five-movement ballet Artémis troublée was premiered at the Palais Garnier, Paris, with the famed Ida Rubinstein in the title role and with choreography by Léon Bakst. The story has to do with the Greek mythological tale of the hunter Acteon who chanced upon the goddess Artemis at her outdoor bath. The ensuing seduction and tragedy are given strong musical expression in Paray's alluring score.

The informative and illustrated CD booklet includes copious program notes with musical themes, bibliography, several excepts of reviews from the premiere, and original ballet costume and stage set designs by Bakst.
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P Paray: The Works of Paul Paray - The Oratorios - Jeanne d'Arc (1913) (Joan of Arc) Pastorale de Noël (1904) (A Christmas Pastoral) - Assumption Grotto orchestra; Eduard Perrone, conductor

Label - Grotto Productions (DI)

Cat. No. - GP0005

This is a world premiere recording of the two oratorios of French composer and conductor, Paul Paray

Pastorale de Noël (A Christmas Pastoral) was an early work composed perhaps in 1908 and written in a single night. It has been orchestrated and the choral parts have been arranged for mixed chorus by Eduard Perrone. The narrative tells the whole Christmas story, from the expectation of the Redeemer through the arrival of the Magi Kings. An alluring charm and melodic freshness permeate this youthful work.

Performers: Narrator/Angel - Gabriel/Joseph/Magus - David Troiano; The Virgin Mary/soprano soloist in concluding Gloria - Leisa Marie Carzon; Ariettes - Catherine McKeever; Magi - Michael Schuster, Richard Beckhold, Thomas Reid

Jeanne d'Arc is an oratorio in three parts with a short prologue, composed in 1913. The libretto relates the events in the heroic life and death of Joan of Arc, manifesting her patriotism and deep religious convictions. The music is scored for vocal solists, choir, organ and orchestra. Booklet containing the complete bilingual text for both works is included.

Performers: Joan of Arc - Gina D'Alessio; Narrator/Saint Michael - Domenico Bertucci; Hauviette/Saint Catherine - Catherine McKeever; Saint Margaret - Ruth Lapeyre; Frère Isambart - Steven Henrikson
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P Paray: The Works of Paul Paray - The Chamber Music - Nadine Deleury, cello; Eduard Perrone, piano; Marian Tanau, violin; Varty Manouelian, violin; James Van Valkenburg, viola; Robert deMaine, cello

Label - Grotto Productions

Cat. No. - GP0007

Including Sonata for Violin and Piano (1908); Sonata for Cello and Piano (1921); String Quartet (1919)
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P Paray: The Works Of Paul Paray - The PIano Music - Flavio Varani, piano; Eduard Perrone, conductor & second piano; Assumption Grotto Orchestra

Label - Grotto Productions (DI)

Cat. No. - GP0008

2 CD Set

Including Complete Works for Solo Piano; Fantasie for piano and orchestra
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P Paray: "Affairs of the Heart" - Melodies with orchestra - Melodies with piano/Sacred songs with organ - Ruth Lapeyre, soprano; Eduard Perrone, conductor, piano & organ

Label - Grotto Productions (DI)

Cat. No. - GP0004

2 CD Set

Including the 13 orchestral songs; 3 secular poems for choir and orchestra; 15 songs with piano accompaniment and 2 religious songs with organ
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