Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Maurice Ravel's piano works with "Ravel: Retrospection. Piano Works 1899-1917." This captivating album, performed by the virtuoso Dejan Lazić, offers a comprehensive journey through Ravel's early to mid-career compositions, showcasing his unique blend of classical and neoclassical styles. Spanning a little over an hour, the album features a diverse collection of pieces, including the delicate "Pavane pour une infante défunte," the intricate "Le tombeau de Couperin," and the evocative "Valses nobles et sentimentales." Each track is a testament to Ravel's mastery of form and expression, with Lazić's sensitive and nuanced interpretations bringing these works to life. Released by Channel Classics, this album is a must-listen for any classical music enthusiast, offering a rich and rewarding exploration of one of the 20th century's most influential composers.
2006 Channel Classics Records2006 Channel Classics Records
Tracks
Prélude, M. 65. Assez lent et très expressif (I)Maurice Ravel, Dejan Lazić
Menuet sur le nom d'Haydn, M. 58. Mouvement de menuetMaurice Ravel, Dejan Lazić
Pavane pour une infante défunte, M. 19. Assez doux, mais d'une sonorité largeMaurice Ravel, Dejan Lazić
Sonatine, M. 40: I. ModéréMaurice Ravel, Dejan Lazić
Sonatine, M. 40: II. Mouvement de menuetMaurice Ravel, Dejan Lazić
Sonatine, M. 40: III. AniméMaurice Ravel, Dejan Lazić
Le tombeau de Couperin, M. 68: I. Prélude. VifMaurice Ravel, Dejan Lazić
Le tombeau de Couperin, M. 68: II. Fugue. Allegro moderatoMaurice Ravel, Dejan Lazić
Le tombeau de Couperin, M. 68: III. Forlane. AllegrettoMaurice Ravel, Dejan Lazić
Le tombeau de Couperin, M. 68: IV. Rigaudon. Assez vifMaurice Ravel, Dejan Lazić
Le tombeau de Couperin, M. 68: V. Menuet. Allegro moderatoMaurice Ravel, Dejan Lazić
Le tombeau de Couperin, M. 68: VI. Toccata. VifMaurice Ravel, Dejan Lazić
Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61: I. Modéré, très francMaurice Ravel, Dejan Lazić
Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61: II. Assez lent, avec une expression intenseMaurice Ravel, Dejan Lazić
Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61: III. ModéréMaurice Ravel, Dejan Lazić
Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61: IV. Assez animéMaurice Ravel, Dejan Lazić
Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61: V. Presque lent, dans un sentiment intimeMaurice Ravel, Dejan Lazić
Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61: VI. VifMaurice Ravel, Dejan Lazić
Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61: VII. Moins vifMaurice Ravel, Dejan Lazić
Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61: VIII. Épilogue. LentMaurice Ravel, Dejan Lazić
À la manière de Chabrier, M. 63/2. Paraphrase sur un air de Gounod. AllegrettoMaurice Ravel, Dejan Lazić
À la manière de Borodine, M. 63/1. Valse. Allegro giustoMaurice Ravel, Dejan Lazić
Prélude, M. 65. Assez lent et très expressif (II)Maurice Ravel, Dejan Lazić