Ravel

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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]

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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]

Paris est une fête (Fuga Libera)

Let’s party! [RMay]

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Mythos and Memories (Da Vinci Classics)

Bold playing and a glorious richness of writing in Mariani’s evocative soundscapes [RCh]

Pierre Monteux (conductor): Live (SOMM Recordings)

A handsome tribute to ‘Le Maître’ sixty years after his death [JQ]

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Ravel: Orchestral Works (Danacord)

A stylish and beautifully played collection of Ravel orchestral pieces that started life as piano works [GPJ]

Rachmaninov & Ravel: Piano Works (Naïve)

(Déjà Review) Indulgence is avoided, lending more, not less, emotive weight to the cascades of sound [CC]

Ravel, Schnittke, Prokofiev: Works for cello (Claves)

A disc to savour [SA]

Leopold Stokowski (conductor) BBC Legends Recordings 1963-74 (ICA Classics)

A collection of Stokowski’s live performances from the end of his career is inevitably something of a mixed bag [PCG]

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Ravel: Orchestral works (Danacord)

A wonderful primer to Ravel’s orchestrations [JF]

Ravel: Chamber Music (First Hand Records)

Good performances of Ravel’s three major chamber works [SB]

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Susan Graham (mezzo-soprano) Poèmes de L’Amour (Warner Classics)

(Déjà Review) Lovers of fine singing can purchase without hesitation now and enjoy an outstanding recording and performance [RJF]

475 Jahre Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden (Profil)

Many first-class performances to celebrate the 475th anniversary of the Staatskapelle Dresden [MC]

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Erica Morini (violin) The Complete Victor Recordings (Pristine Audio)

Youthful Erica Morini’s earliest recordings from New Jersey show her scintillating in morceaux [JW]

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Henry Merckel (violin) French Chamber Works (Forgotten Records)

Classic chamber recordings from the inimitable violinist Henry Merckel and his ensembles [JW]

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Adriana von Franqué (piano) Filigrane (Genuin)

Floating, atmospheric, finely crafted Parisian music [JF]

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Vaughan Williams – A Birthday Garland (SOMM Recordings)

A fine representative collection; no more rustic accents, please [JW]

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Ravel, Berkeley & Pounds (Chandos)

A crisp interpretation of Ravel’s reverie that highlights its sui generis brilliance against his Boulangerist successors [NC]