Tour of Duty
As World War I ravaged France, Ravel was determined to serve his country. Few were convinced he was up to the rigours of life near the front line. Presented by Donald Macleod.
As World War I ravaged France, Ravel was determined to join the military and serve his country. Neither his friends, nor the recruitment officials, were convinced he was up to the rigours of life near the front line. Presented by Donald Macleod.
Le Tombeau de Couperin: 1. Prélude
London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Trois Chansons
Accentus, directed by Laurence Equilbey
Le Tombeau de Couperin, 3. Forlane, 4. Rigaudon, 5. Menuet, 6. Toccata
Steven Osborne, piano
La Valse
Berlin Philharmonic, conducted by Pierre Boulez
Sonata for violin & cello: 1st & 2nd Movts.
Renaud Capuçon, violin
Gautier Capuçon, cello
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Take a tour of Ravel's house
Sara Mohr-Pietsch reveals Ravel's character through a tour of his house near Paris.
Music Played
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Maurice Ravel
Le Tombeau de Couperin (No 1, Prelude)
Conductor: Claudio Abbado. Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra.- DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON : 423-665-2.
- DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON.
- 7.
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Maurice Ravel
Three Chansons for mixed choir
Choir: Accentus Chamber Choir. Conductor: Laurence Equilbey.- PIERRE VERANY : PV-794042.
- PIERRE VERANY.
- 25.
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Maurice Ravel
Le Tombeau de Couperin (Nos 3-6)
Performer: Steven Osborne.- HYPERION : CDA-67731/2.
- HYPERION.
- 3.
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Maurice Ravel
La Valse
Performer: Berliner Philharmoniker. Conductor: Pierre Boulez.- DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON : E4470572.
- DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON.
- 14.
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Maurice Ravel
Sonata for violin & cello (1st & 2ndmvts)
Performer: Gautier Capuçon. Performer: Renaud Capuçon.- VIRGIN CLASSICS : VC5-45492 2.
- VIRGIN CLASSICS.
- 8.
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- Thu 6 Mar 202516:00BBC Radio 3
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