Édouard Lalo

[Symphonic Addict]

Incredible how this composer didn't have his own thread yet!

Widely known for his Symphonie espagnole, this composer wrote other works of real merit: three piano trios, several concertos, a symphony, Le Roi d'Ys, among others.

The excuse to create this thread was I listened to his ballet music Namouna. I had not heard this work before and it was a nice surprise on this Sunday. This is sheer delight! The music is so colourful, tuneful, sparkling, witty, lighthearted, cheerful. Just hearing that majestic and very French Prélude one already feels the work is gonna be promising. Utterly enjoyable listen. Recommended for those who like carefree and fun music.

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

I have the  Namouna set from ASV and I like it. I will look for this album.

Incredible how this composer didn't have his own thread yet!

Widely known for his Symphonie espagnole, this composer wrote other works of real merit: three piano trios, several concertos, a symphony, Le Roi d'Ys, among others.

The excuse to create this thread was I listened to his ballet music Namouna. I had not heard this work before and it was a nice surprise on this Sunday. This is sheer delight! The music is so colourful, tuneful, sparkling, witty, lighthearted, cheerful. Just hearing that majestic and very French Prélude one already feels the work is gonna be promising. Utterly enjoyable listen. Recommended for those who like carefree and fun music.

[ritter]

That recording of Lalo's Namouna by David Robertson Is delightful (and IIRC, more complete than Ansermet's on Decca).

[kyjo]

For me, one of his standout works is the Piano Trio no. 3. This is Lalo at his most serious - a stormy, passionate, ultra-Romantic work. Great stuff! The Cello Concerto often gets written off amongst us cellists but it's quite a fine work overall. I don't recall being too enthralled by the Symphony in G minor. I'll have to check out Namouna.

[Symphonic Addict]

The Symphony in G minor is a pretty consistent work if decent, but I feel it's better than many I know.

These discs are very good in my estimation:

[Florestan]

Everything that this team does is excellent. This is no exception.

[Symphonic Addict]

To be released on November 29th:



The Lalo has been recorded multiple times before. Worth having for the Widor.

[kyjo]

To be released on November 29th:



The Lalo has been recorded multiple times before. Worth having for the Widor.

Oh nice! The Widor is a lovely, tuneful, and uniquely structured piece rather in the vein of Saint-Saëns. The existing recording by cellist Torleif Thedéen on Dutton is already excellent, but it's always good to have multiple recordings of rare repertoire to compare. And yes, the Lalo concerto has already received numerous fine recordings.