Ravel, Maurice: Orchestral Works Vol. 1
2012
2013
Maurice Ravel
Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR
Stéphane Denève
Tr. 1 Maurice Ravel: La Valse for Piano (Poème choréographique)
Tr. 2 Maurice Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin for Orchestra
Tr. 6 Maurice Ravel: The Fool's Dawn Song (from: Miroirs) – Assez vif
Tr. 7 Maurice Ravel: Rapsodie espagnole (rapsod)
Tr. 11 Maurice Ravel: Boléro
Stephane Denèves recording of Poulenc's complete 'Les Biches' and 'Stabat Mater' marked the conductor's debut with hänssler CLASSIC / SWR music. With this CD, he begins recording a series of Maurice Ravel's complete orchestral music. This first CD includes some of RavelÕs finest orchestral pieces.
Denève has a special affinity with the music of his compatriot. Denève understands the precision of Ravel's musical language and leads his ensemble flawlessly, while embracing the sonic magic of these colorful masterworks.
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