Debussy: Orchestral works Vol 6 – review

Orchestre National de Lyon/ Märkl(Naxos)In their latest Debussy volume, Jun Märkl and his fine French players turn to orchestrations of piano works by the composer's contemporaries or later admirers. They capture perfectly the flash and dazzle of the Suite bergamasque, particularly in the high-voltage opening and closing movements, and charm us with the graceful Petite Suite and Printemps. Things turn altogether altogether chillier in Robin Holloway's 2002 orchestration of En blanc et noir, wr...

Read full article Share article