Album Dedicated to George Enescu, Conducted by Cristian Măcelaru, Wins the 2024 Diapason d’Or

The Enescu Festival is proud to announce a significant achievement: the album dedicated to the great Romanian composer George Enescu, conducted by Cristian Măcelaru, the artistic director of the festival, has been awarded the 2024 Diapason d’Or of the Year. This three-disc recording, released by Deutsche Grammophon, features masterful performances by the Orchestre National de France and the Radio France Choir, marking a new pinnacle of international recognition for Enescu’s music

Tracklist of the Award-Winning Album includes:

Disc 1:

  • 2 Romanian Rhapsodies, Op. 11
    01. No. 1 in A Major – 11:54
    02. No. 2 in D Major – 11:41
  • Symphony No. 1, Op. 13
    03. I. Assez vif et rythmé – 11:37
    04. II. Lent – 11:17
    05. III. Vif et vigoureux – 09:12

Disc 2:

  • Symphony No. 2, Op. 17
    01. I. Vivace, ma non troppo – 20:24
    02. II. Andante giusto – 14:50
    03. IIIa. Un poco lento, marziale – 04:45
    04. IIIb. Allegro vivace, marziale – 16:04

Disc 3:

  • Symphony No. 3, Op. 21
    01. I. Moderato, un poco maestoso – 18:56
    02. II. Vivace, ma non troppo – 13:32
    03. III. Lento, ma non troppo (featuring the Radio France Choir) – 19:00

The Diapason d’Or and Its Significance The Diapason d’Or is a top-tier accolade in the classical music world, awarded by the highly respected Diapason magazine, known for its stringent standards and authoritative reviews. This recognition underscores the unique contribution of Cristian Măcelaru and the participating ensembles in promoting Enescu’s legacy and positioning his repertoire at the forefront of international acclaim.

Orchestre National de France and Its Connection to the Enescu Festival The Orchestre National de France holds a special place with the Romanian audience, having participated in the Enescu Festival over the years with memorable performances that pay tribute to Enescu’s music. Under the baton of Cristian Măcelaru, this ongoing collaboration continues to highlight shared artistic values and the cultural bond between France and Romania.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to everyone involved in this successful project for their dedication and invaluable contribution to celebrating Enescu’s heritage!

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