Daphnis et Chloé (Complete Ballet)
Maurice Ravel
Pierre Monteux / London Symphony Orchestra
1959 Excellent vintage Decca sound. Monteux conducted the premiere.Top choice. Conducted by the man who premiered it. LSO sounds spectacular. Monteux brings warmth, sensuousness, and evocative qualities. A classic that stands the test of time.
Apple Music — Complete Daphnis et Chloé on an album with Rapsodie espagnole and Pavane.André Cluytens / Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire
1962Also great at evoking the spirit, but perhaps even a little more dramatic and exciting, with a bit more edge. Wonderfully done.
Apple MusicCharles Munch / Boston Symphony Orchestra
1955 Living Stereo demonstration recording, still sounds fantastic.Another classic. A demonstration recording. Compared to Monteux's ethereal sensuousness, this gives more orchestral brilliance and clarity. Also fantastic.
Apple MusicCharles Dutoit / Montreal Symphony Orchestra
1980 Early digital classic.Dutoit's gentle style works well here. A gorgeous recording, lovely phrasing. The clarity and warmth of the digital sound add to it.
Apple MusicErnest Ansermet / Orchestre de la Suisse Romande
1952 Mono. Dim and a little rough.A beautiful interpretation despite the mono sound. Beautiful phrasing that just sweeps you away. Wonderful playing.