Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Maurice Ravel with "Les meilleurs compositeurs français," a captivating collection of his most celebrated works. Released on August 12, 2015, under the Halidon label, this album spans a diverse range of genres, including classical, classical piano, and neoclassical, offering a rich and varied listening experience.
The album opens with "Miroirs," a suite of five piano pieces that showcase Ravel's intricate and evocative compositional style. Each movement, from the delicate "Noctuelles" to the rhythmic "Alborada del gracioso," paints a vivid musical landscape. Following this, the album presents the Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22, a masterful display of Ravel's orchestral and pianistic prowess. The concerto's three movements, from the serene "Andante sostenuto" to the exhilarating "Presto," highlight the composer's ability to blend lyricism and virtuosity.
The album concludes with "Valses nobles et sentimentales," a suite of eight waltzes that blend elegance and introspection. Each waltz, from the lively "Modéré, très franc" to the reflective "Épilogue. Lent," offers a unique emotional and musical journey.
With a total duration of 1 hour and 12 minutes, "Les meilleurs compositeurs français" provides a comprehensive exploration of Ravel's genius. Whether you are a longtime admirer of classical music or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
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Tracks
Miroirs, M. 43: No. 1 in D-Flat Major, Noctuelles. Très légerMaurice Ravel, Giovanni Umberto Battel
Miroirs, M. 43: No. 2 in E-Flat Minor, Oiseaux tristes. Très lentMaurice Ravel, Giovanni Umberto Battel
Miroirs, M. 43: No. 3 in F-Sharp Minor, Une barque sur l'océan. D'un rythme soupleMaurice Ravel, Giovanni Umberto Battel
Miroirs, M. 43: No. 4 in D Minor, Alborada del gracioso. Assez vifMaurice Ravel, Giovanni Umberto Battel
Miroirs, M. 43: No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor, La vallée des cloches. Très lentMaurice Ravel, Giovanni Umberto Battel
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22: I. Andante sostenutoCamille Saint-Saëns, Kielce Philharmonic Orchestra, Karol Anbild, Saulis Dirvanauskas
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22: II. Allegro scherzandoCamille Saint-Saëns, Kielce Philharmonic Orchestra, Karol Anbild, Saulis Dirvanauskas
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22: III. PrestoCamille Saint-Saëns, Kielce Philharmonic Orchestra, Karol Anbild, Saulis Dirvanauskas
Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61: No. 1, Modéré, très francMaurice Ravel, Giovanni Umberto Battel
Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61: No. 2, Assez lent, avec une expression intenseMaurice Ravel, Giovanni Umberto Battel
Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61: No. 3, ModéréMaurice Ravel, Giovanni Umberto Battel
Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61: No. 4, Assez animéMaurice Ravel, Giovanni Umberto Battel
Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61: No. 5, Presque lent, dans un sentiment intimeMaurice Ravel, Giovanni Umberto Battel
Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61: No. 6, VifMaurice Ravel, Giovanni Umberto Battel
Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61: No. 7, Moins vifMaurice Ravel, Giovanni Umberto Battel
Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61: No. 8, Épilogue. LentMaurice Ravel, Giovanni Umberto Battel
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