An independent Mind
Ravel’s determination to follow his own creative path put him at odds with several influential figures in Paris’s musical establishment. Presented by Donald Macleod.
Ravel’s determination to follow his own creative instincts, rather than his formal training, put him at odds with several influential figures in Paris’s musical establishment. As he hovered on the cusp of success, he worried that their disapproval might hold back his career. Presented by Donald Macleod.
Jeux d'eau
Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano
Shéhérazade: 3. L'indifférent
Elly Ameling, soprano
San Francisco Symphony, conducted by Edo de Waart
Valses Nobles et Sentimentales
Orchestre du Capitole de Toulouse, conducted by Michel Plasson
Miroirs, 5. La Vallée des Cloches
Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, piano
Une Barque sur L'océan
Alborada del Gracioso
Berlin Philharmonic, conducted by Pierre Boulez
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Take a tour of Ravel's house
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Music Played
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Maurice Ravel
Jeux d'eau
Performer: Jean‐Yves Thibaudet.- DECCA : 433 515-2-.
- DECCA.
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Maurice Ravel
Sheherazade (No 3, L' indifferent)
Performer: San Francisco Symphony. Singer: Elly Ameling. Conductor: Edo de Waart.- PHILIPS : 410043-2.
- PHILIPS.
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Maurice Ravel
Valses nobles et sentimentales
Orchestra: Toulouse Capitole Orchestra. Conductor: Michel Plasson.- ERATO : 5419775290.
- ERATO.
- 2.
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Maurice Ravel
Miroirs (No 5, La Vallee des cloches)
Performer: Jean‐Efflam Bavouzet.- MDG : 604 1190-2.
- MGD.
- 12.
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Maurice Ravel
Une barque sur l'ocean
Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker. Conductor: Pierre Boulez.- DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON : 439-859-2.
- DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON.
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Maurice Ravel
Alborado del gracioso
Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker. Conductor: Pierre Boulez.- DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON : 439-859-2.
- DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON.
- 10.
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