Ravel

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Paris 1913: L’Offrande lyrique (Nimbus)

A pleasing recital of French chansons all tied to the year 1913 [MP]

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French Piano Trios (Hänssler Classic)

The obvious enjoyment in playing together here results in committed performances that delight the ear [SA]

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Bestiary on Ivory (Bridge)

Very well performed and recorded, this disc should be heard by all who love the repertoire of the piano [GPu]

Aline van Barentzen Meloclassic MC1080

Aline van Barentzen (piano) Radio Archives Edition (Meloclassic)

Pianophiles will warmly embrace this latest addition to the Meloclassic roster [SG]

Constantin Silvestri (conductor): Debussy, Ravel & Falla (ICA Classics)

Dramatic Franco-Iberian precision from an unexpectedly potent 1960s partnership [JW]

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Ravel: Apothéose infernale (Anclef)

Anyone for a Ravel world premiere? [DC]

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Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition (Gramola)

Two classic accounts of Mussorgsky’s pictures in both the original version and Ravel’s orchestration [SB]

Aline van Barentzen Meloclassic MC1080

Aline van Barentzen (piano) Radio Archives Edition (Meloclassic)

An absolute feast of piano recordings that greatly expands our knowledge of a pianist who has been very undeservedly forgotten [RCh]

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Impressions of Iberia (Da Vinci Classics)

An impressive debut recording from the Cygnus Trio [DJB]

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Rarities of Piano Music at Schloss vor Husum Vol 14 (Danacord)

A fine selection of little known works by well-known and obscure composers each a masterpiece or a forgotten gem [JF]

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Edith Peinemann (violin) Radio Archives Edition (Meloclassic)

A set to treasure [SG]

Ravel: Complete Piano Works (MDG)

(Déjà Review) Bavouzet’s playing is restricted to a most narrow range: wonderful to superb [MC]

BPO and Seiji Ozawa Berliner Philharmoniker BPHR240431

The Berliner Philharmoniker and Seiji Ozawa (Berliner Philharmoniker Recordings)

A great orchestra pays its tribute to a much loved conductor [PH]

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Paris est une fête (Fuga Libera)

Paris, Pelléas, Party – a winning trio in this sparkling collection [RCh]

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Fazil Say (piano): Oiseaux tristes (Warner Classics)

Artistry and insight from Say [PH]

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Eduard van Beinum (conductor): Weber, Ravel & Berlioz (Forgotten Records)

Apart from the lack of any documentation, this is a most interesting release [JQ]

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Aaron Rosand (violin) In Memoriam (Rhine Classics)

The vibrant, alluring art of arch-Romanticist, Aaron Rosand [JW]

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Mischa Elman (violin)The complete Victor recordings (1926-32) (Biddulph)

Elman’s glittering morceau (and some others) in splendid transfers [JW]

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Karajan Conducts French Music (Pristine Audio)

Familiar recordings, probably skippable [SV]

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Rachmaninov: Symphony No 3 (Fuga Libera)

The symphony is here given the best possible advocacy and Ravel’s nightmarish La Valse makes the perfect pendant [RMo]

Richard Galliano (accordion): Around Gershwin (Pentatone)

This imaginative and varied programme proves emphatically that Richard Galliano still sits safely on his throne as the King of the Accordion [GF]

Johannes Obermeier (piano): Brilliants (Genuin)

A début that very much lives up to its name [RCh]

Five Elements Acqua v1 Da Vinci C00821

Five Elements Vol 1: Acqua – piano recital (Da Vinci Classics)

An outstanding recital showcasing a formidable technique; let down by poor sound [DMD]

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French Works for Two Pianos (Apex)

(Déjà Review) Great value, in terms of quality and quantity [GPJ]