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| Composer | Ravel, Maurice (1875-1937) |
| Period | Early 20th century |
| Year | 1919 |
| Work type | Orchestral |
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Los AngelesRavel, Debussy & Saint-Saëns
Saint-Saëns, Ravel, Debussy
Los Angeles Philharmonic; Philippe Jordan; Jean-Yves Thibaudet
NorrköpingBrantelid plays Prokofiev & The End of the Waltz
Prokofiev, Strauss II, Kelly, Ravel
Norrköping Symphony Orchestra; Joshua Weilerstein; Andreas Brantelid
MunichAnja Bihlmaier & Nicolas Altstaedt
Shostakovich, Zimmermann, Ravel
Munich Philharmonic Orchestra; Anja Bihlmaier; Nicolas Altstaedt; Malte Arkona
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Stephen Hough makes a convincing case for Rachmaninov 1 with the RSNO
On a return visit to the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, John Wilson shapes A London Symphony with melancholy sweep.
Modern mayhem from Thomas Adès and the Czech Philharmonic
The composer and conductor celebrates Pierre Boulez's 100th birthday in fine fashion with a smart program and fervent work from both sides of the podium.
Top drawer French music from Ott, Bloch and the LSO
Debussy and Ravel frame a performance of Lutosławski’s Concerto for Orchestra as Alexandre Bloch guests with the London Symphony Orchestra.
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StockholmRavel's La Valse
Ravel: La Valse
Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra; Nathalie Stutzmann
ParisMa mère l'Oye (Mother Goose)
Ravel
Orchestre National de France; Cristian Măcelaru; Beatrice Rana
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The storyteller: Beatrice Rana
In a new recital at LAC Lugano, the Italian pianist pairs two reclusive composers, Brahms and Ravel, as unlikely companions. She talks about how musicians are artisans and storytellers.
Bachtrack top ten: Maurice Ravel
“I've written only one masterpiece. Unfortunately it has no music in it.” To which work was the self-critical Maurice Ravel referring and where does it come in our playlist of the dapper Frenchman’s top ten?
Why Ravel’s La Valse is the most performed work in the world
Our statistics for 2022 show that the French composer's work has dethroned the great hits of classical music. Is this a one-off triumph or the start of a lasting dominance? We explain...