As Ivor Bolton prepares to bid farewell to the Sinfonieorchester Basel in the summer of 2025, we are pleased to present his final recording with the orchestra — a deeply personal French album dedicated to the music of Ernest Chausson.This release captures the breadth of Chausson’s artistry: the lyrical and harmonically rich Symphonie in B-flat major — a masterful bridge between Romantic expression and Impressionist nuance — alongside evocative vocal works such as Viviane and Hélène, which highlight the intimate beauty of the human voice.A poignant conclusion to Bolton’s celebrated tenure in Basel, this recording not only honours a remarkable musical partnership but also offers a fresh spotlight on a composer of rare emotional depth and orchestral finesse.01. Viviane, Op. 502. Symphony in B-Flat Major, Op. 20_ I. Lent – Allegro vivo03. Symphony in B-Flat Major, Op. 20_ II. Très lent04. Symphony in B-Flat Major, Op. 20_ III. Animé05. Pièce in C Major, Op. 39 for cello and orchestra (Orch. by Jacques Gaillard)06. 2 Duos, Op. 11_ No. 1, La Nuit07. Hélène, Op. 7_ Air d'Hélène_ Cesse tes chants flatteurs08. Chansons de Miarka, Op. 17_ No. 1, Les Morts13222990066/104.28.159.215
