Ropartz, J.-G.: Petite Symphonie / Pastorales / Sons De Cloches / Serenade Champetre / Divertimento
1/1/2007, 11 Tracks, 1:10:12
Featuring
Pascal Verrot
Orchestre symphonique de Bretagne
Joseph Guy Ropartz
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Performer Biography
Pascal Verrot, the conductor, was an assistant to Seiji Ozawa at the Boston Symphony Orchestra from 1986 to 1990 after winning the Tokyo International Conducting Competition in 1985.
Performer Biography
The Orchestre de Bretagne, founded in 1989, is known for its dynamic activities, original programming, and ambitious discography, performing in major international venues.
Composer Biography
Joseph-Guy Ropartz, the composer, was born into a family of lawyers and studied law himself before becoming one of Franck's favorite pupils.
Composer Biography
Ropartz was a prolific artist, leaving behind 365 works including stage works, ballets, religious music, six symphonies, and seven symphonic poems, in addition to his literary and academic work.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Ropartz's music reconciles the Latin humanist tradition with the Celtic visionary temperament, often expressing the innermost components of the Breton soul.
Compositional Technique
Ropartz's later musical works, including most on this album, are characterized by an economy of means, concision, transparency, and a certain good-heartedness.
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