
There is one truly interesting work on this disc from a collector’s standpoint: Victor de Sabata’s suite from the ballet Mille e una notte (A
The notes to this release contain yet another conversation about “classical” vs. “jazz” in Gershwin’s music. The fact that this discussion is still taking place,
Poulenc’s ballet Les animaux modèles is typically delightful, and it has enjoyed very few recordings. This one is proficient but somewhat lacking in sheer character.