Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Maurice Ravel with this captivating album, released on January 6, 1993, by Nar Classical. This collection showcases Ravel's mastery of the piano, featuring some of his most celebrated works. The album opens with the vibrant and lively Piano Concerto in G Major, a piece that highlights Ravel's unique blend of classical structure and innovative harmonies. Following this, the "Valses nobles et sentimentales" offer a series of waltzes that are both noble and deeply expressive, each movement revealing a different facet of Ravel's compositional genius. The album also includes "Gaspard de la nuit," a suite of three piano poems that are as technically demanding as they are musically rewarding. Each piece in this suite tells a story, from the ethereal "Ondine" to the haunting "Le Gibet" and the frenetic "Scarbo." As a bonus, the album concludes with a performance of the Keyboard Sonata in C Major by Baldassare Galuppi, adding a touch of classical elegance to the collection. With a total runtime of 1 hour and 17 minutes, this album is a perfect introduction to Ravel's piano works, offering a rich and varied listening experience that showcases his extraordinary talent and creativity.
Tracks
Piano Concerto, in G Major, M. 83, IMR 34: I. AllegramenteMaurice Ravel, Orchestra Sinfonica Di Torino Della Rai, Nino Sanzogno, Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
Piano Concerto, in G Major, M. 83, IMR 34: II. Adagio assaiMaurice Ravel, Orchestra Sinfonica Di Torino Della Rai, Nino Sanzogno, Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
Piano Concerto, in G Major, M. 83, IMR 34: III. PrestoMaurice Ravel, Orchestra Sinfonica Di Torino Della Rai, Nino Sanzogno, Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61, IMR 54: I. Modéré, très franc (G Major)Maurice Ravel, Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61, IMR 54: II. Assez lent, avec une expression intense (G Minor)Maurice Ravel, Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61, IMR 54: III. Modéré (E Minor)Maurice Ravel, Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61, IMR 54: IV. Assez animé (A-Flat Major)Maurice Ravel, Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61, IMR 54: V. Presque lent, dans un sentiment intime (E Major)Maurice Ravel, Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61, IMR 54: VI. Vif (C Major)Maurice Ravel, Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61, IMR 54: VII. Moins vif (C Major/A Major)Maurice Ravel, Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61, IMR 54: VIII. Épilogue. Lent (G Major)Maurice Ravel, Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
Gaspard de la nuit, M. 55, IMR 16: I. Ondine. Lent (C-Sharp Major)Maurice Ravel, Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
Gaspard de la nuit, M. 55, IMR 16: II. Le Gibet. Très lent (E-Flat Minor)Maurice Ravel, Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
Gaspard de la nuit, M. 55, IMR 16: III. Scarbo. Modéré (B Major)Maurice Ravel, Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
BONUS: Keyboard Sonata in C Major, T. 27, IBG 57: I. AndanteBaldassare Galuppi, Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
BONUS: Keyboard Sonata in C Major, T. 27, IBG 57: II. AllegroBaldassare Galuppi, Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
BONUS: Keyboard Sonata in C Major, T. 27, IBG 57: III. Allegro assaiBaldassare Galuppi, Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
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