Work: Sonata for Violin and Cello

Born to a Basque mother just ten miles from the Spanish border, Ravel excelled at authentic Spanish flavours as heard in this splendid festival concert by the Orchestre National de France.

On a gracefully warm Lecce evening, radiant Schumann and Ravel’s austere shimmer, anchored by Beatrice Rana’s quiet authority and elegance. 

Late works, shadowed by death but transfigured by joy, leave the Sheffield audience enthralled at the playing of the Isserlis-Duval-Rushdie Momen trio.