Klaus Mäkelä’s latest release with the Orchestre de Paris showcases a brilliant selection from the iconic Ballets Russes scores. Following the success of his previous albums, which received numerous 5-star reviews, this album marks a significant moment as it’s the Orchestre de Paris’ first performance at Carnegie Hall in over two decades.
This album features masterful interpretations of Stravinsky’s Pétrouchka and Debussy’s Jeux, alongside Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune. Each track is a testament to the orchestra’s artistry and Mäkelä’s dynamic conducting.
- Track Listing:
- Pétrouchka, The Shrovetide Fair
- Pétrouchka, Russian Dance
- Pétrouchka, Petrouchka’s Room
- Pétrouchka, The Moor’s Room
- Pétrouchka, Waltz
- Pétrouchka, The Shrovetide Fair (Evening)
- Pétrouchka, Dance of the Wet-nurses
- Pétrouchka, Dance of the Peasant and the Bear
- Pétrouchka, The Merchant and the Gipsies
- Pétrouchka, Dance of the Coachmen and the Grooms
- Pétrouchka, The Masqueraders
- Pétrouchka, The Scuffle
- Pétrouchka, Death of Petrouchka
- Pétrouchka, The Police and the Charlatan
- Pétrouchka, Apparition of Petrouchka’s Ghost
- Jeux
- Prélude À L’après-midi D’un Faune
David Herring (verified owner) –
Klaus Mäkelä’s interpretations of Stravinsky’s Pétrouchka are simply breathtaking! This album is a must-have for any classical music lover.
Tina Lang (verified owner) –
I was blown away by the Orchestre de Paris at Carnegie Hall! Their performance of Debussy’s Jeux was unforgettable. Highly recommend this album!
Leah Hahn (verified owner) –
This is hands down one of the best classical music albums of 2023. The arrangements are stunning, and Klaus Mäkelä really brings the scores to life.