Jean-Pierre Haeck, the conductor, is a Belgian conductor and composer with a broad repertoire ranging from Mozart to Bernstein, and a particular affinity for Jacques Offenbach.
Composition History
Offenbach's "Six Fables de la Fontaine" were composed for the fashionable salon audience and were first published in 1842 by Cotelle.
Composer Biography
Before achieving fame on the Parisian stage, Jacques Offenbach was known for his dances, including waltzes, polkas, and galops, and his virtuosity as a cellist in salons.
Compositional Technique
Jean-Pierre Haeck, the conductor, orchestrated Offenbach's "Six Fables de la Fontaine" for this album, adopting techniques Offenbach used in his operettas, such as changing instrumental color to highlight dramatic points.
Performer Biography
Karine Deshayes, the mezzo-soprano on this recording, is a highly acclaimed artist who has performed in major opera houses worldwide and won the "Victoire de la Musique" award twice.
Interpretation
The Orchestre de l'Opéra de Rouen Normandie, featured on this recording, performs earlier music using period-appropriate instruments like gut strings with classical bows, alongside modern brass and timpani.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in October and December 2018 at Studio Tutti and Studio Riffx-1, both located at La Seine Musicale in Paris.
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