A Musical Journey: France (2012)
0h 55min
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- Synopsis:
A musical tour of Marseille, Tarascon, Cannes, the Côte d'Azur,and the Camargue, to the accompaniment of music by Chabrier, Ravel, Fauré, Offenbach, Godard,Debussy and Saint-Saëns.
The Places
The places visited are on the coast of Southern France, from Frejus and Cannes to Marseille. They include the Chateau of King Rene in Tarascon and the famous island Chateau d’lf, where the fictional Edmond Dantes was held prisoner in The Count of Monte Cristo. There is particular attention given to the flat marshland of the Camargue, with its wild horses and its associated festivities in Arles.
1. Chateau du Roi Rene, Tarascon
2. Chateau d’lf, Marseille3. Camargue Landscape
4. Port de Poussai
5. St-Raphael, lie d’Or, Cote d’Azur
6. La fete des gardians, Aides
7. Port Camargue
8. Cornichc de l’Esterel • Cannes
9. Nautilus Aquarium, Cannes
10. Frejus
11. Aigues-Mortes, Camargue
The Music
The music that accompanies the tour is all by French composers, from Saint-Saens and Offenbach to Debussy and Ravel. Included are Gabriel Faure’s evocative Berceuse, Sicilienne and Parane, and Ravel's nostalgic Pavane sur une infante defunte. The tour starts in cheerful mood with Chabrier’s Marche Joyeuse.- Aka:
- A Musical Journey: France: Marseille, Tarascon, Cannes, Côte D'Azur, Camargue
- Studio:
- Naxos
- Genres:
- Children & Family, Documentary, Music & Musicals, Performing Arts, Special Interest