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| Composer | Ravel, Maurice (1875-1937) |
| Period | Early 20th century |
| Year | 1919 |
| Work type | Orchestral |
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La Roque d'AnthéronLucas et Arthur Jussen
Mozart, Schumann, Ravel, Debussy, Rachmaninov
Lucas Jussen; Arthur Jussen
Monte-CarloKazuki Yamada – Alexandre Kantorow
Liszt, Ravel
Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo; Kazuki Yamada; Alexandre Kantorow
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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...