Lalo & Coquard: La Jacquerie
) | Label: EDS Catalog: ES1023 Format: COMPACT DISC Hys, Enguerrand de; Pinkhasovich, Boris; Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France; Castronovo, Charles; Gubisch, Nora; Davin, Patrick; Bolleire, Patrick; Chœur de Radio France; Bou, Jean-Sébastien; Gens, VéroniqueAfter composing Fiesque and Le Roi d'Ys, Edouard Lalo embarked on the composition of what he intended as his masterpiece; a historical and moral opera set against the background of a peasants' revolt. However Lalo died unexpectedly, having completed only the first act. His family entrusted Arthur Coquard with the task of completing the work. The work had a successful premiere in March, 1895 and was revived in Lyon and Paris during the same year.  Price: $54.98 |