Massenet - Le Cid Ballet Music

Odyssey Opera, September 2015

[stewartgellatly]

This music by Massenet is the most sensational ever, and it could not be played better than by this Orchestra under its lively Conductor. There is nothing else quite like it in the world of music. It is breathtaking.

[cloudhop]

How good is this music ? There’s no words for it’s perfection.

[johnmcgregor]

Magnificent in every respect. Composition Genius. Highly Skilled Arrangement. Dramatic Conducting and a brilliant rendition by all the talented players in the orchestra. Absolutely breathtaking.

[hankcollier]

I was at this performance. It was brilliant. Magnificent. No cuts in the score...and this opera is usually cut to pieces. How I wish the complete performance was available here.

[stewartgellatly]

This music by Massenet is the most sensational ever and it could not be played better than by this wonderful orchestra under its lively conductor. There is nothing else like it in the world of music. It is sensational.

[tycheclover]

1. Castillane 00:00
2. Andalouse 03:03
3. Aragonaise 05:50
4. Aubade 07:46
5. Catalane 08:56
6. Madrilene 12:25
7. Navarraise 16:50

[johnmcgregor]

And well done whoever recorded it. The quality of the sound is excellent.

[TERRYBIGGENDEN]

You can never explain music and its effects on us, but this is full of colour sensitivity and magical orchestration. I've loved it forever. Lovely performance here. :--)

[nathanphillips]

I performed this today as a Junior in high school and I will never forget it xoxo

[kennethharrington]

This is just fantastic!!!! And omg that ending!

[patdaley]

This is great. The performance is right up there with the big names!

[fredojoaquim]

Great ballet music.
Massenet is my favourite French composer.💟💫💌

[MusicTheoryInAMinute]

What a great orchestra! I truly enjoyed this performance. Nicely done Gil!

[johnmcgregor]

This magnificent ballet music by Massenet is not on the playlist of Classic fm Radio. Try writing to them, as I have, and ask them to install it. Your chances are slim but it's worth a try.

[piano]

Wow - love this music and performance.

[gilbertoespitia]

Hermoso!!! Que la cultura musical nunca muera. Toda los conciertos!!! Millones de orquestas sinfónicas por todo el mundo. Que los poderosos se sensibilice. Es la mejor y más bella dedicación de recursos.

[franciscolopezus]

Wonderful Conductor and orchestra in a fiery presentation, which includes the 'Alza' (lift) at the coda.

[salaconciertos]

Los compositores del romanticismo francés, sucumbieron al encanto, el embrujo y el misterio de la música española. Massenet lo logró de manera insuperable. La Aragonesa es seguramente la pieza favorita de El Cid. Bravo!

[InCa]

Wonderful recording - what causes the conductor's reaction at 16:54?

Espléndida la orquesta y la interpretación.