Jonathan Darlington and the Duisburger Philhamoniker create a most exciting live recording of two key works of the twentieth century. This is part of the Living Concert Series.

Released: 19th March 2012

Label: ACOUSENCE

“The playing is good throughout both performances…Darlington conducts both scores with understanding and conviction. He brings lots of energy and a sense of ebb and flow to the second movement of La Mer and there’s admirable vigour to his reading of the third movement.” – Music Web International

Claude Debussy: La mer

No. 1. De l’aube a midi sur la mer

No. 2. Jeux de vagues

No. 3. Dialogue du vent et de la mer

Igor Stravinsky: Le sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring)

Part I: Adoration of the Earth: Introduction

Part I: Adoration of the Earth: The Augurs of Spring – Dances of the Young Girls

Part I: Adoration of the Earth: Ritual of Abduction

Part I: Adoration of the Earth: Spring Rounds

Part I: Adoration of the Earth: Ritual of the River Tribes

Part I: Adoration of the Earth: Procession of the Sage

Part I: Adoration of the Earth: The Sage

Part I: Adoration of the Earth: Dance of the Earth

Part II: The Sacrifice: Introduction

Part II: The Sacrifice: Mystic Circles of the Young Girls

Part II: The Sacrifice: Glorification of the Chosen One

Part II: The Sacrifice: Evocation of the Ancestors

Part II: The Sacrifice: Ritual Action of the Ancestors

Part II: The Sacrifice: Sacrificial Dance