Neeme Jarvi conducts Ibert (2016)

Neeme Järvi and the OSR continue their exploration of French orchestral music with this fourth album: a merry collection from the best of the vigorously ebullient music of Jacques Ibert. Among the numerous winners of the famous Prix de Rome between its institution by Napoleon in 1803 and its abandonment in 1968, the twentieth century provides us with repertoire works from only one composer: Jacques Ibert, whose characteristically clear orchestration is emphasised by strong melodic lines and supported by lively ostinato patterns in the bass. At the same time, the album reveals what an eclectic composer Ibert was. The contrast between his two best-known pieces is a perfect example: Divertissement, for small orchestra, is light-hearted, even frivolous; Escales…, on the other hand, is a ripely romantic work for large orchestra. Like the previous recordings in this series, the unique acoustic of Geneva’s Victoria Hall is perfectly captured in surround sound on this SACD.

Tracklist:

1. I. Rome-Palerme. Calme - Assez Animé - Premier Mouvement
2. II. Tunis-Nefta. Modéré Très Rythmé - Très Librement - Mouvement
3. III. Valence. Animé - Légèrement Moins Animé - Augmentez - Modéré - Même Mouvement - Augmentez - Mouvement Du Début - Un Peu Plus Animé
4. Sarabande Pour Dulcinée
5. Ouverture De Fête
6. Féerique
7. I. Introduction. Allegro Vivo
8. II. Cortège. Moderato Molto - Animato Subito - Allegro Moderato - Animato Subito
9. III. Nocturne. Lento
10. IV. Valse. Animato Assai - Tempo Di Valze - Poco Più Animato - Vivo Molto
11. V. Parade. Tempo Di Marcia
12. VI. Finale. Quasi Cadenza - Vivo (Tempo Di Galop)
13. Hommage À Mozart
14. I. Le Métro. Moderato Assai - Allegro
15. II. Faubourgs. Moderato - Allegro Vivo - Meno Mosso - Tempo I - Meno Mosso - Tempo I
16. III. La Mosquée De Paris. Moderato - Tempo Giusto
17. IV. Restaurant Au Bois De Boulogne. Tempo Di Valse - Allegro Energico - Presto
18. V. Le Paquebot, `Ile-de-France'. Moderato - Quasi Lento
19. VI. Parade Foraine. Tempo Giusto - Presto
20. Bacchanale