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Work: Shéhérazade

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ComposerRavel, Maurice (1875-1937)
PeriodEarly 20th century
Year1904
Work typeVocal
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LondonJennifer Johnston / Malcolm Martineau

Wigmore Hall
Purcell, Britten, Vaughan Williams, Rorem, Barber, Ravel, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Strauss R., Mahler, Berg, Zemlinsky, Novello, Arlen, Weill
Jennifer Johnston; Malcolm Martineau

LondonVoyagers: Schubert Trout Quintet

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Traditional, Rabbath, Ravel, Delage, Weill, Hankash, Schubert
Sarah Aristidou; Alessio Bax; Lucille Chung; Natalia Lomeiko

HelsinkiOne Thousand and One Nights

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Ravel, Saygun
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra; Jan Söderblom; Emma Kajander
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Gardner and the London Philharmonic Orchestra at the Proms

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The London Philharmonic and Edward Gardner steer us through four ocean-related pieces, by Sibelius, Tippett, Ravel and Debussy.
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Short Ride in a Fast Machine: Dudamel’s LSO debut proves a mixed bag

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Making his London Symphony Orchestra debut at the Barbican, Gustavo Dudamel’s Ravel fares better than his disappointing Strauss. 
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Ravel at 150: a celebration of colour and rhythm from the NSO

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Conductor Speranza Scappucci led a vibrant programme of orchestral and vocal works, blending Spanish flair and humor in this enjoyable performance.
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Bachtrack top ten: Maurice Ravel

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“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?

Marianne Crebassa: “I love telling stories”

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The young French mezzo discusses Ravel's Shéhérazade, and reflects on the art of song and her approach to recitals.