Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Maurice Ravel with "Meisterwerke," a comprehensive collection of his most celebrated works. Released on March 20, 2025, under Warner Classics, this album spans a generous 4 hours and 2 minutes, offering a deep dive into the neoclassical and classical piano genres that Ravel mastered.
The album features a diverse array of compositions, showcasing Ravel's extraordinary range and innovation. From the delicate and haunting "Pavane pour une infante défunte" to the vibrant and rhythmic "Boléro," each piece is a testament to Ravel's unique ability to blend tradition with modernity. The collection includes solo piano works, chamber music, and orchestral pieces, providing a holistic experience of Ravel's musical genius.
Highlights include the intricate "Gaspard de la nuit," the playful "Ma mère l'Oye," and the majestic "Daphnis et Chloé," each offering a distinct flavor of Ravel's compositional style. The album also features lesser-known gems like "Sérénade grotesque" and "Jeux d'eau," adding depth and variety to the listening experience.
"Meisterwerke" is not just a compilation but a curated journey through Ravel's musical evolution. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to Ravel's work, this album offers a rich and rewarding exploration of one of the most influential composers of the 20th century.
Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte, M. 19Maurice Ravel, Bertrand Chamayou
Ravel: Prelude in A Minor, M. 65Maurice Ravel, Alexandre Tharaud
Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61: No. 4, AniméMaurice Ravel, Monique Haas
Ravel: Sonatine, M. 40: II. Mouvement de menuetMaurice Ravel, Samson François
Ravel: À la manière de..., M. 63: No. 1, BorodineMaurice Ravel, Samson François
Ravel: Boléro, M. 81Maurice Ravel, Daniel Barenboim, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Ravel: Ma mère l'Oye, M. 60: I. Pavane de la Belle au bois dormantMaurice Ravel, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé, M. 57, Pt. 1: Danse grotesque de DorconMaurice Ravel, André Cluytens, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Ravel: Menuet sur le nom de Haydn, M. 58Maurice Ravel, Walter Gieseking
Ravel: Frontispice, M. 70 (For 2 Pianos and 1 Hand)Maurice Ravel, Michel Béroff, Jean-Philippe Collard, Katia Labèque
Ravel: Rapsodie espagnole, M. 54: III. Habanera (Version for 2 Pianos)Maurice Ravel, Jean-Philippe Collard, Michel Béroff
Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin, M. 68: I. PréludeMaurice Ravel, Anne Queffélec
Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61: No. 2, Assez lent, avec une expression intenseMaurice Ravel, Michel Plasson, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse
Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61: No. 1, Modéré, très francMaurice Ravel, Michel Plasson, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse
Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé, M. 57, Pt. 1: Scène 1Maurice Ravel, André Cluytens, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Ravel: Le tombeau de Couperin, M. 68a: IV. RigaudonMaurice Ravel, Jean Martinon, Orchestre de Paris
Ravel: Berceuse sur le nom de Fauré, M. 74Maurice Ravel, Jean-Jacques Kantorow, Jacques Rouvier
Ravel: Sites auriculaires: Entre cloches, M. 13Maurice Ravel, Jean-Philippe Collard, Michel Béroff
Ravel: Violin Sonata No. 2 in G Major, M. 77: III. Perpetuum mobile. AllegroMaurice Ravel, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Ravel: Sérénade grotesque, M. 5Maurice Ravel, Anne Queffélec
Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61: No. 8 Épilogue (Lent)Maurice Ravel, Monique Haas
Ravel: Ma mère l'Oye, M. 60: V. Le jardin féeriqueMaurice Ravel, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin, M. 68: VI. ToccataMaurice Ravel, Anne Queffélec
Ravel: Sonatine, M. 40: I. ModéréMaurice Ravel, Samson François
Ravel: Miroirs, M. 43: II. Oiseaux tristesMaurice Ravel, Mikhail Rudy
Ravel: Piano Trio in A Minor, M. 67: II. Pantoum. Assez vifMaurice Ravel, Renaud Capuçon, Gautier Capuçon, Frank Braley
Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé, M. 57, Pt. 1: Danse légère et gracieuse de DaphnisMaurice Ravel, André Cluytens, Choeurs Rene Duclos, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Ravel: Rapsodie espagnole, M. 54: I. Prélude à la nuitMaurice Ravel, Philadelphia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Ravel: Sonata for Violin and Cello, M. 73: I. AllegroMaurice Ravel, Gautier Capuçon, Renaud Capuçon
Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé, M. 57, Pt. 3: Lever du jourMaurice Ravel, Philippe Jordan, Chœur de l'Opéra national de Paris, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris
Ravel: Piano Concerto for the Left Hand in D Major, M. 82: III. Tempo primoMaurice Ravel, Aldo Ciccolini, Jean Martinon, Orchestre de Paris
Ravel: Piano Trio in A Minor, M. 67: IV. Final. AniméMaurice Ravel, Frédéric Lodéon, Augustin Dumay, Jean-Philippe Collard
Ravel: Violin Sonata No. 2 in G Major, M. 77: II. Blues. ModeratoMaurice Ravel, Sarah Chang, Lars Vogt
Ravel: String Quartet, M. 35: IV. Vif et agitéMaurice Ravel, Belcea Quartet
Ravel / Orch. Grainger: Miroirs, M. 43: V. La vallée des clochesMaurice Ravel, Sir Simon Rattle, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Ravel: Jeux d'eau, M. 30Maurice Ravel, Monique Haas
Ravel: Rapsodie espagnole, M. 54: IV. FeriaMaurice Ravel, Daniel Barenboim, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Ravel : Menuet antique, M. 7Maurice Ravel, Anne Queffélec
Ravel: String Quartet, M. 35: II. Assez vif - Très rythméMaurice Ravel, Quatuor Ébène
Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin, M. 68: III. ForlaneMaurice Ravel, Anne Queffélec
Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte, M. 19Maurice Ravel, Carlo Maria Giulini, Philharmonia Orchestra
Ravel: Miroirs, M. 43: IV. Alborada del graciosoMaurice Ravel, Beatrice Rana
Ravel: Gaspard de la nuit, M. 55: I. OndineMaurice Ravel, Samson François
Ravel: String Quartet, M. 35: I. Allegro moderato - Très douxMaurice Ravel, Alban Berg Quartett
Ravel: Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83: I. AllegramenteMaurice Ravel, André Cluytens, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Ravel: Miroirs, M. 43: III. Une barque sur l'océanMaurice Ravel, Beatrice Rana
Ravel: Tzigane, M. 76Maurice Ravel, Vadim Repin, Kent Nagano, London Symphony Orchestra
Ravel: La Valse, M. 72Maurice Ravel, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Ravel: L'heure espagnole, M. 52: IntroductionMaurice Ravel, André Cluytens, Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera Comique
Ravel: Menuet antique, M. 7Maurice Ravel, Jean Martinon, Orchestre de Paris