SACD, Dukas (composer)
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In John Wilson's account [of The Sorcerer's Apprentice] the drama is calibrated to a T with virtuosity and precision aplenty, from the first purposely placed pizzicato 'plop' to that unearthly... —
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Presto Recording of the Week, 1st May 2026
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To encounter a programme featuring some of the core works in the horn repertoire played on historically appropriate instruments with such effortless musicianship and technical ease really takes... —
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BBC Music Magazine Awards, 2018, Finalist - Chamber
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Special offer. Marc Albrecht conducts Dukas, Ravel & Koechlin
Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg, Marc Albrecht
PentaTone’s engineers have provided an imposing sonic image in which the wind parts emerge with almost palpable presence...an exceptional release. —
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Roussel: Le Festin d’Araignée & Dukas: L’Apprenti Sorcier
Orchestre National des Pays de la Loire, Pascal Rophé
In Roussel’s hands, lunchtime at the web is a sumptuous combination of rich orchestration and feisty drama. The starter and pudding are provided by Dukas, with terrific performances throughout. —
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Horizon 2: A Tribute To Olivier Messiaen
Recorded live at Concertgebouw Amsterdam on 8, 9 November 2007 (Dukas/Van Keulen, Dalbavie, Messiaen, and 13, 14 June 2008 (Zuidam)
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, George Benjamin & Ingo Metzmacher
These masterly performances under the baton of George Benjamin here provide the focus of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra's inventive tribute to the composer, captured live at concerts during... —
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Gramophone Magazine, March 2010, Editor's Choice
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Falla: The Three-Cornered Hat & Harpsichord Concerto & Dukas: La Péri
Igor Kipnis (harpsichord), New York Philharmonic, Pierre Boulez
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This collection of pieces from the 19th and 20th centuries is intended to display the increasing range and versatility of the French horn following the addition of valves to the instrument –... —
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Special offer. Spices, Perfumes, Toxins!
Daniel Townsend, Aron Leijendeckers (percussion)
Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie, Markus Huber
