JARRE: CONCERT WORKS

Label: FSMCD Vol.12 No.1
Date: 1951-1961
Tracks: 7
Time = 72:44

Delight for Jarre fans! CD premiere of rare Maurice Jarre concert works originally recorded and broadcast by Radio Television Francaise, now part of their historic archives. The works range from experimental to cinematic with terrific emphasis on percussion, a composer trademark. Movie-like theatrics of symphonic piece "The Night Watch" stands out but also note incredible flexibility of performance technique during lengthy "Mobiles For Violin And Orchestra". Early (1951) "Three Dances For Ondes Martenot And Percussion" a sensational showpiece for composer's flair with metallic percussion (cymbals, tambourine, ringing metal tones of vibraphone) plus eerie sound of Ondes Martenot. Loving audio restoration of early mono recordings plus pitch-perfect liner notes illuminating everything help this CD deliver a bullseye! Limited release of 1500 copies!

"Three Dances for Ondes Martenot and Percussion" 1. Sacred Dance (4:37) 2. Profane Dance (2:04) 3. Ritualistic Dance (3:24) 4. "Passacaglia to the Memory of Arthur Honegger" (12:49) 5. "The Night Watch" (6:54) 6. "Mobiles for Violin and Orchestra" (32:17) 7. "Ancient Suite for Percussion Instruments and Piano" (9:05)