Ravel - Best of Ravel - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Take a large spoonful of Bolero, add a small amount of Pavane, simmer in the heat of Feria, then mix with a little Blues and you have the perfect Ravel. It's the recipe for success in the 'Best of' market, particularly when you have Naxos's stunning performances. What did the critics say when the discs, from which this compilation is taken, were first issued. InchThe whole performance, throbbing with life, makes you listen afreshInch, was the Gramophone's view of Thiollier's performance of the Piano Concerto. InchSuperbly recordedInch, was the Penguin Guide to Compact Discs accolade for Ma m_re l'oye, while Fanfare adds the Rapsodie Espagnole is Inchwell conceived, executed and recordedInch. Album Tracks 1. Pavanne Pour Une Infante Defunte 2. Violin Sonata in G Major Violin Sonata in G Major - Blues (Moderato) 3. Miroirs Alborada Del Gracioso 4. Ma Mere L'oye Le Jardin Feerique 5. Jeux D'eau 6. Tzigane 7. Rapsodie Espagnole Feria 8. Le Tombeau de Couperin Rigaudon 9. Le Tombeau de Couperin Menuet 10. Piano Concerto in G Major Adagio Assai 11. String Quartet in F Major Assez Vif. Tres Rythme 12. Bolero