Fete du Ballet. London Symphony Orchestra/Richard Bonynge. [10 CD set.]
Published: 2001 A wonderful collection of rare ballet music. It includes extended excerpts from La Peri, Paquita, and Marco Spada, complete performances of La Flute Magique, Les Sylphides, Les Rendez-Vous, Le Beau Danube, Les Patineurs, The Pas de Quatre, Soirees Musicales, Matinees Musicales, Ballet Egyptien, Mam'zelle Angot, and a host of shorter pieces taken from Bonynge's recordings such as Homage to Pavlova and Pas de Deux. Playing time over 13 hours. |