Franck: Symphony in D minor / Fauré: Pelléas et Mélisande

Daniel Barenboim and the Berliner Philharmoniker have enjoyed a close artistic partnership for 60 years. Together they have recorded a fascinating program of French Romantic masterpieces that demonstrates the maestro's unique sense of tonal color and his unerring understanding of style. In César Franck's groundbreaking D minor Symphony, Barenboim focuses on the great monumental sound that accentuates the hymn-like quality of this work. The musicians bring Gabriel Fauré's enchanting suite "Pelléas et Mélisande" to life in a colorful and sensual way, creating a carpet of sound for Albrecht Mayer on the oboe and Emmanuel Pahud on the flute, who delight with their expressive and beautiful solos. An album that bears witness to a special, decades-long bond and artistic partnership.