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The London Symphony Orchestra's recording of Igor Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring,' conducted by Simon Rattle, reminds us what a still-stunning piece 'Le Sacre' is. Also, gay barihunk Stephane Degout sings Ravel.
Camille Saint-Saëns has gotten a comparatively bad rap as being 'superficial.' New and recent recordings may prove that bias wrong.
Camille Saint-Saëns has gotten a comparatively bad rap as being 'superficial.' New and recent recordings may prove that bias wrong.
Almost two decades ago, a French orchestra set itself a radical challenge -- not only to hop between wildly different eras but to play solely with instruments from those times.
Almost two decades ago, a French orchestra set itself a radical challenge - not only to hop between wildly different eras but to play solely with instruments from those times.