Ravel: Boléro; Pavane pour une infante défunte; La valse; Shéhérazade

On this CD:

1. Miroirs, for piano (or orchestra) Alborada del gracioso
Composed by Maurice Ravel
Performed by London Philharmonia Orchestra
Conducted by Libor Pesek

2. Asie, poem for soprano (or tenor) voice & orchestra
Composed by Maurice Ravel
Performed by London Philharmonia Orchestra
Conducted by Libor Pesek

3. La flûte enchantée, poem for soprano (or tenor) voice & orchestra
Composed by Maurice Ravel
Performed by London Philharmonia Orchestra with Kenneth Smith
Conducted by Libor Pesek

4. L'indifférent, poem for soprano (or tenor) voice & orchestra (or piano)
Composed by Maurice Ravel
Performed by London Philharmonia Orchestra
Conducted by Libor Pesek

5. Vocalise-Étude en forme de Habanera, for voice & piano
Composed by Maurice Ravel
Performed by London Philharmonia Orchestra
Conducted by Libor Pesek

6. La valse, poème choréographique for orchestra (or piano)
Composed by Maurice Ravel
Performed by London Philharmonia Orchestra
Conducted by Libor Pesek

7. Pavane pour une infante défunte, for piano (or orchestra)
Composed by Maurice Ravel
Performed by London Philharmonia Orchestra
Conducted by Libor Pesek

8. Boléro, ballet for orchestra (or piano)
Composed by Maurice Ravel
Performed by London Philharmonia Orchestra
Conducted by Libor Pesek

Ravel: Boléro; Pavane pour une infante défunte; La valse; Shéhérazade, Music, Maurice Ravel, Libor Pesek, Kenneth Smith, Philharmonia Orchestra of London, 20th/21st Century Music for Voice and Keyboard, 20th/21st Century Orchestral Music, Classical, Classical Music, Keyboard, Keyboard Work with Descriptive or Unclassified Title, Orchestral, Orchestral & Symphonic, Pavane for Keyboard, Solo Voice(s) and Orchestra, Vocal
Debussy, Ravel: Orchestral Works
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • The only set you need
  • Outstanding performances at any price
  • More Evocative than some of Mahler's Symphonies
  • One stop shopping! Unparalleled Debussy, and excellent Ravel
  • In Debussy Martinon is unbeatble!
 Debussy, Ravel: Orchestral Works
Claude Debussy , Jean Martinon , and Orchestre de Paris
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006HM8X
Release Date: 2002-11-05

Tracks:

  1. I: De L'aube A Midi Sur La Mer - Jean Martinon
  2. II: Jeux De Vagues - Jean Martinon
  3. III: Dialogue Du Vent Et De La Mer - Jean Martinon
  4. I: Nuages - Jean Martinon
  5. II: Fetes - Jean Martinon
  6. III: Sirenes - Choeurs De L'Ortf
  7. Prelude A L'apres-midi D'un Faune - Alain Marion
  8. Marche Ecossaise - Jean Martinon
  9. Berceuse Heroique - Jean Martinon
  10. I: Fanfare - Jean Martinon
  11. II: Le Sommeil De Lear - Jean Martinon

Tracks:

  1. Jeux (Poeme Danse) - Jean Martinon
  2. 1. Gigues/2. Iberia - Jean Martinon
  3. I: Par Les Rues Et Par Les Chemins - Jean Martinon
  4. II: Les Parfums De La Nuit - Jean Martinon
  5. III: Le Matin D'un Jour De Fete - Jean Martinon
  6. 3. Rondes De Printemps - Jean Martinon
  7. Premiere Partie - Jean Martinon
  8. Deuxieme Partie - Fabienne Boury

Tracks:

  1. 1. Doctor Gradus Ad Parnassum - Jules Goetgheluck
  2. 2. Jimbo's Lullaby - Jules Goetgheluck
  3. 3. Serenade For The Doll - Jules Goetgheluck
  4. 4. The Snow Is Dancing - Jules Goetgheluck
  5. 5. The Little Shepherd - Jules Goetgheluck
  6. 6. Golliwoggs Cakewalk - Jules Goetgheluck
  7. I: En Bateau - Jean Martinon
  8. II: Cortege - Jean Martinon
  9. III: Menuet - Jean Martinon
  10. IV: Ballet - Jean Martinon
  11. I: Danse Sacree - Marie-Claire Jamet
  12. II: Danse Profane - Marie-Claire Jamet
  13. I: Le Magasin De Jouets - Jean Martinon
  14. II: Le Champ De Bataille - Jean Martinon
  15. III: La Bergerie A Vendre - Jean Martinon
  16. IV: Apres Fortune Faite - Jean Martinon

Tracks:

  1. I: Andante - Allegro - Aldo Ciccolini
  2. II: Lento E Molto Espressivo - Aldo Ciccolini
  3. III: Allegro Molto - Aldo Ciccolini
  4. La Plus Que Lente - John Leach
  5. Premiere Rapsodie Pour Orchestre Avec Clarinette Principale - Guy Dangain
  6. Rapsodie Pour Orchestre Et Saxophone Solo - Jean-Marie Loneix
  7. Khamma - Fabienne Boury
  8. Danse: Tarantelle Styrienne - Jean Martinon

Tracks:

  1. Bolero - Marcel Galiegue
  2. Une Barque Sur L'Ocean (Miroirs: No.3) - Orchestre De Paris
  3. Prelude - Orchestre De Paris
  4. Premier Tableau: Danse Du Rouet Et Scene - Orchestre De Paris
  5. Deuxieme Tableau: Pavane De La Belle Au Bois Dormant - Orchestre De Paris
  6. Interlude - Orchestre De Paris
  7. Troisieme Tableau: Les Entretiens De La Belle Et De La Bete - Orchestre De Paris
  8. Interlude - Orchestre De Paris
  9. Quatrieme Tableau: Petit Poucet - Orchestre De Paris
  10. Interlude - Orchestre De Paris
  11. Cinquieme Tableau: Laideronnette, Imperatrice Des Pagodes - Orchestre De Paris
  12. Interlude - Orchestre De Paris
  13. Sixieme Tableau: Le Jardin Feerique - Orchestre De Paris
  14. Alborada Del Gracioso (Miroirs: No.4) - Andre Sennedat
  15. I: Prelude A La Nuit - Orchestre De Paris
  16. II: Malaguena - Orchestre De Paris
  17. III: Habanera - Orchestre De Paris
  18. IV: Feria - Orchestre De Paris

Tracks:

  1. Sheherazade: Ouverture De Feerie - Orchestre De Paris
  2. La Valse (Poeme Choregraphique) - Orchestre De Paris
  3. I: Prelude - Orchestre De Paris
  4. II: Forlane - Orchestre De Paris
  5. III: Menuet - Orchestre De Paris
  6. IV: Rigaudon - Orchestre De Paris
  7. Menuet Antique - Orchestre De Paris
  8. Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte - Michel Garcin-Marrou
  9. 1. Modere - Orchestre De Paris
  10. 2. Assez Lent - Orchestre De Paris
  11. 3. Modere - Orchestre De Paris
  12. 4. Assez Anime - Orchestre De Paris
  13. 5. Presque Lent - Orchestre De Paris
  14. 6. Assez Vif - Orchestre De Paris
  15. 7. Moins Vif - Orchestre De Paris
  16. 8. Epilogue: Lent - Orchestre De Paris

Tracks:

  1. Introduction - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
  2. Danse Religieuse - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
  3. Scene - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
  4. Danse Generale - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
  5. Scene - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
  6. Danse Grotesque De Dorcon - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
  7. Danse Legere Et Gracieuse De Daphnis - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
  8. Scene - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
  9. Nocturne - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
  10. Danse Lente Et Mysterieuse Des Nymphes - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
  11. Interlude - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
  12. Introduction - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
  13. Danses Guerrieres Et Diverses - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
  14. Danse Suppliante De Chloe - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
  15. Introduction - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
  16. Lever Du Jour - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
  17. Pantomime - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera
  18. Danse Generale - Bacchanale - Choeurs Du Theatre National De L'Opera

Tracks:

  1. Lento - Aldo Ciccolini
  2. Piu Lento - Aldo Ciccolini
  3. Allegro - Aldo Ciccolini
  4. I: Allegramente - Jean-Claude Malgoire
  5. II: Adagio Assai - Jean-Claude Malgoire
  6. III: Presto - Jean-Claude Malgoire
  7. Lento, Quasi Cadenza - Moderato - Itzhak Perlman

Amazon.com

At long last, Jean Martinon's classic EMI Debussy and Ravel cycles from the 1970s have been gathered in a space-saving, budget-priced box set. If you love this repertoire, you'll gasp with joy at the conductor's crystal-clear orchestral balances, which truly reproduce what you see in the printed music. If you respond to a lean, sinewy approach to this repertoire in the manner of Toscanini and Boulez, but pine for the timbral characteristics that used to distinguish French orchestras (silver-coated strings, tart woodwinds, and slightly watery brass) in gorgeous, vibrant sonics, Martinon's your man. Aldo Ciccolini's crisp, diamond-edged finger work stands out in Ravel's two piano concertos and in Debussy's rarely heard Fantasie. The young Itzhak Perlman's dazzling, effortless traversal of Ravel's Tzigane will humble many an aspiring fiddler. And you won't find a more sparkling, translucent Ravel Mother Goose Suite on record. Martinon was a marvel, and a sadly underrated podium giant. Grab this set while you can. --Jed Distler

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The only set you need.......2006-01-13

After owning dozens of Debussy, Ravel recordings, all I can say is ,
if you have this set, no need to look further.
My Ingelbrecht sets are good, but Martinon is better.
Forget the Munch and Monteaux, Bernsteins, Levine, Karajan (UUCCKKKK) etc etc.

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding performances at any price.......2005-04-28

This boxed set provides a comprehensive collection of the orchestral works of both Debussy and Ravel. Jean Martinon conducts the Orchestre National de l'ORTF in the Debussy and the Orchestre de Paris in the Ravel pieces. The sound is stunning, and the performances are extraordinarily engaging. I have other sets of music by these composers (Simon and the Philharmonia Orchestra for the Debussy) Michal Tilson Thomas and the LSO as well as Boulez and the Berlin Philharmonic for some of the Ravel pieces (Boulez and the NY Phil for Daphnis and Chloe) but these other sets do not contain all the music in the 8 CDs by Martinon and his orchestras. I agree with the other reviewers who find the Debussy especially compelling. I am listening to La Mer now, and the recording captures the performance perfectly, clearly separating the horns, strings and woodwinds and providing a great balance. This is a very dramatic reading of La Mer! However, I find the Ravel performances equally inspired. The Daphnis and Chloe performance is tremendously exciting, and the ballet Ma Mere l'Oye is exquisite. When I decided to buy this set, I was looking for performances that would give me new insight into familiar works and also introduce me to some musical treats like Debussy's La Boite a Joujoux. I was not disappointed. This set is not just a bargain, it's a real treasure!

5 out of 5 stars More Evocative than some of Mahler's Symphonies.......2005-01-25

I can't exactly visualise the oils of the French impressionists when hearing these pieces. But I do know what the other reviewer is talking about and the point is well made. They are so inspiring and evocative that they touch your heart strings perhaps deeper than most of Mahler's symphonies despite Mahler's gigantic orchetrations! The recorded sound is excellent: and the conductor is obviously gifted and the orchestra is just beautiful despite the fact that I am no big fan of either Ciccolini or Perlman. Believe it or not, in Hong Kong HK Records and HMV are selling the boxset at about 60% of the listed price in US: a real bargain. Grap it while it is still available, particularly those who live in HK.

5 out of 5 stars One stop shopping! Unparalleled Debussy, and excellent Ravel.......2004-11-21

I've treasured both of these cycles since the 1970s when both appeared in single LP installements, each one eagerly awaited with deserved anticipation. To get them both in outstanding remasterings in a bargain priced box set is almost unthinkable. I'd pay twice the price, even more, if I had to for these recordings.

Other recordings of individual works may excel these, like Karajan's La Mer, or Monteux's Daphnis, Haitink's Nocturnes, and so on. But when listened to in such consistent interpretations as these from Jean Martinon, the works as a whole take on a different dimension. Each work is like a chapter in a novel, and they all weave together to make a very satisfying experience that is quite different than one gets with just the individual compositions.

That is especially true of the Debussy.

Two different Orchestras are represented. The Debussy are performed by the French National Orchestra, the Ravel by the more well known Orchestre De Paris, an orchestra that made recordings in those days with such notables as Kerbert von Karajan and Seiji Ozawa. The Debussy, though is actually better executed. The ensemble is tighter, the string tone more sumptuous.

The Debussy has no competition for completeness. No other conductor has traversed the entire orchestral output with the thoroughness that Martinon has. Boulez is probably the closest available. I think very highly of the Boulez recordings, especially the newer ones for DG. But the interpretations lack the unity and consistency that Martinon maintains throughout the cycle.

There is more competition with the Ravel, though. When issued, the cycle was met equally by an excellent set from the Minnesota Orchestra under Stanislaw Skrowaczewski, which came in a box at a lower price. Again, Martinon won my heart for his consistency. The Skrowaczewski was better executed by the Minnesota Orchestra than Martinon's Orchetre De Paris. The EMI sound was better, but back then the quality of the Angel LPs was terrible, so the Skrowaczewski go tthe nod for technical superiority unless you were fortunate enough to get your hands on more expensive import copies of the Martinon. There was a cycle from Ozawa on DG also, but artistically it could not match up with the other two. When CDs were introduced, along came Charles Dutoit and the Montreal SO on London/Decca. And they came with a huge splash and acclaim. I puked! and I have always puked when I hear Dutoit conduct anything, with maybe one or two exceptions. Dutoit makes Ravel sound too smooth and glossy. I do give the Decca engineers great credit for the sound (though the Daphnis gets my vote as the worst CD ever produced, being that it was 55 minutes long with no tracks or indexes!).

Now that EMI have so excellently remastered the Martinon recordings though,the choice for a complete set of the orchestral works is very clear. The experience of Martinon's unified consistent interpretations is not quite the same with Ravel as it is with Debussy, partly owing to a less well formed vision from that composer than Debussy. Debussy was more rigid in his world view and musical thought throughout his life, whereas Ravel wavered in many different directions.

When you consider the price, there no reason to think twice about this set. The accompanying booklet is not extremely comprehensive, but adequate enough.

5 out of 5 stars In Debussy Martinon is unbeatble!.......2004-07-31

Jean Martinon is the last director really inmersed in the impresionist mood . His performances are deeply inspired and above all idiomatic . Marie Claire Jamet in the Sacred Dances is absolutely comitted with the elusive forms and pagan enchantment.
Martinon belonged to that hard to find status conductor who really know to engage with the composer mood . So when he played his music the results were overwhelming . He had a enormous gift to suggest . I still remind The Prokoviev seventh symphony with the Chicago Symphony and I can not get another first movement so well performed , for instance .
Back to Debussy he combines the charm and nuance with that incorporean and elusive approach that Debussy and Ravel demands . I state a parallel (if I may) between Martinon - Debussy and Beecham - Delius in what idiomatism concerns .
When Martinon performs Debussy the paintings of Matisse , Monet and Manet seem to awake and come to our mind .
The prientemps and the children 's corner are absolutely of first rate . The clarinet rhapsody is the best in the market .
In the images I prefer the Ansermet version , but the whole set is fundamental if you enjoy the orchestral music of Debussy.
Notice I have not mentioned Ravel works . I have another name in Ravel : Andre Cluytens . But this is out of context.
Ravel: Orchestral Works
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Ravel: Orchestral Works

    Manufacturer: Chandos
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    BalletsBallets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
    MinuetsMinuets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
    PavanesPavanes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
    TriosTrios | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B0002X4TWU
    Release Date: 2004-10-19

    Tracks:

    1. I. Prelude A La Nuit. Tres Modere - Colin Stark
    2. II. Malaguena. Assez Vif - Colin Stark
    3. III. Habanera. Assez Lent Et D'un Rythme Las - Colin Stark
    4. IV. Feria. Assez Anime - Colin Stark
    5. Alborada Del Gracioso - Charles Miller
    6. I. Chanson Romanesque. Moderato - Ulster Orchestra
    7. II. Chanson Epique. Molto Moderato - Ulster Orchestra
    8. III. Chanson A Boire. Allegro - Ulster Orchestra
    9. Tzigane - Yan Pascal Tortelier
    10. Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte - Ulster Orchestra
    11. Bolero - Ulster Orchestra

    Tracks:

    1. I. Modere - - Yan Pascal Tortelier
    2. II. Assez Lent - - Yan Pascal Tortelier
    3. III. Modere - - Yan Pascal Tortelier
    4. IV. Assez Anime - - Yan Pascal Tortelier
    5. V. Presque Lent - - Yan Pascal Tortelier
    6. VI. Assez Vif - - Yan Pascal Tortelier
    7. VII. Moins Vif - - Yan Pascal Tortelier
    8. VIII. Epilogue. Lent - Yan Pascal Tortelier
    9. Menuet Antique - Yan Pascal Tortelier
    10. I. Prelude. Vif - Yan Pascal Tortelier
    11. II. Forlane. Allegretto - Yan Pascal Tortelier
    12. III. Menuet. Allegro Moderato - Yan Pascal Tortelier
    13. IV. Rigaudon. Assez Vif - Yan Pascal Tortelier
    14. Une Barque Sur L'ocean - Yan Pascal Tortelier
    15. Prelude - Yan Pascal Tortelier
    16. Premier Tableau. Danse Du Rouet Et Scene - - Yan Pascal Tortelier
    17. Deuxieme Tableau. Pavane De La Belle Au Bois Dormant - - Yan Pascal Tortelier
    18. Troisieme Tableau. Les Entretiens De La Belle Et De La Bete - Yan Pascal Tortelier
    19. Quatrieme Tableau. Petit Poucet - - Yan Pascal Tortelier
    20. Cinquieme Tableau. Laideronnette, Imperatrice Des Pagodes - - Yan Pascal Tortelier
    21. Sixieme Tableau. Le Jardin Feerique - Yan Pascal Tortelier

    Tracks:

    1. Sheherazade: Ouverture De Feerie - Ulster Orchestra
    2. I. Asie - Colin Fleming
    3. II. La Flute Enchantee - Colin Fleming
    4. III. L'Indifferent - Colin Fleming
    5. Introduction Et Allegro - Rachel Masters
    6. Fanfare From 'L'Eventail De Jeanne' - Ulster Orchestra
    7. I. Modere - Ulster Orchestra
    8. II. Pantoum. Assez Vif - Ulster Orchestra
    9. III. Passacaille. Tres Large - Ulster Orchestra
    10. IV. Finale. Anime - Ulster Orchestra

    Tracks:

    1. Premiere Partie. Une Prairie A La Lisiere D'un Bois Sacre - - Michael McGuffin
    2. Deuxieme Partie. Une Lueur Sourde. On Est Au Camp Des Pirates - - Michael McGuffin
    3. Troisieme Partie. Le Decor Semble Se Fondre. Il Est Remplace Par Le Paysage De La Premiere Partie A La Fin De La Nuit - Michael McGuffin
    4. La Valse - Ulster Orchestra
    Ravel: Orchestral Works
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • ABBADO EL MEJOR INTERPRETE DE RAVEL
    • A fine Introduction to Ravel and excellent value
    		 Ravel: Orchestral Works

    Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    BalletsBallets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
    MinuetsMinuets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
    PavanesPavanes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
    Ravel, MauriceRavel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    Ballets & DancesBallets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    General ContemporaryGeneral Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B00001IVNK
    Release Date: 1999-09-14

    Tracks:

    1. Bolero: Tempo di Bolero moderato assai
    2. Rapsodie espagnole: Prelude a la nuit: Tres modere
    3. Rapsodie espagnole: Malaguena: Assez vif
    4. Rapsodie espagnole: Habanera: Assez lent et d'un rythme las
    5. Rapsodie espagnole: Feria: Assez anime
    6. Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte: Lent
    7. Valses noble et sentimentales: I. Modere
    8. Valses noble et sentimentales: II. Assez lent
    9. III. Modere
    10. Valses noble et sentimentales: IV. Assez anime
    11. Valses noble et sentimentales: V. Presque lent
    12. Valses noble et sentimentales: VI. Assez vif
    13. Valses noble et sentimentales: VII. Moins vif
    14. Valses noble et sentimentales: VIII. Epilogue: Lent
    15. Daphnis et Chloe: Lever du Jour - Pantomime - Danse generale

    Tracks:

    1. Le tombeau de Couperin: I. Prelude: Vif
    2. Le tombeau de Couperin: II. Forlane: Allegretto
    3. Le tombeau de Couperin: III. Menuet: Allegro moderato
    4. Le tombeau de Couperin: IV. Rigaudon: Assez vif
    5. Alborada del gracioso: Assez vif
    6. Sheherazade: Ouverture de feerie: Modere
    7. Menuet antique: Maestoso
    8. Une Barque sur l'ocean: Tres souple de rythme
    9. Fanfare du ballet - 'L'Eventail de Jeanne': Allegro moderato
    10. La Valse: Poeme choregraphique: Mouvement de valse viennoise

    Amazon.com

    This two hours and 10 minutes of Ravel is a mixed bag. After a good-sounding, if not quite thrilling, Bolero, we get a wonderful Rapsodie Espagnole and a warm-hearted Pavane. The Valses nobles et sentimentales go by without a trace, and Daphnis et Chloé is a bit cool as well. CD two is much better. Le Tombeau is lively, and the other heavily scored orchestral works--Shéhérazade, Alborada del gracioso, La Valse, and three less-known pieces--are beautifully performed. As an intro to Ravel, this bargain can't be beat. Individually, though, there are better Boleros out there--Karajan's, for one. --Robert Levine

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars ABBADO EL MEJOR INTERPRETE DE RAVEL.......2001-10-15

    La crítica aquí es sencilla. Claudio Abbado es el mejor interprete de la música de Ravel de todos los tiempos, sin lugar a la menor duda. Y ojo que quien escribe conoce interpretaciones de estas obras por célebres directores como: Munch, Toscanini, Karajan, Solti, Maazel, Paray, Bernstein, Monteux, Reiner, Boulez y Ormandy.

    Abbado expresa todo lo sensual, mágico y sonoro de estas partituras. No hay donde perderse, comprar éste álbum es tener una de las mejores joyas de música orquestal que existe en el catálogo.

    4 out of 5 stars A fine Introduction to Ravel and excellent value.......2001-07-27

    This is undoubtedly a superb collection of Ravel's orchestral works played by the London Symphony and the Boston Symphony Orchestras (only Daphis et Chloe is with Boston). The first thing I am struck by on repeated listenings is the splendid sound quality consistently throughout these recordings, always resonant and full, but also extremely well detailed. The playing is on the highest level with the possible exceptions of "Bolero" and "Valses nobles et sentimentales" which sound a bit less inspired to me than the rest of the collection. Not that they are poor interpretations, but rather they lack a certain sparkle that is present with the other works and hence my one star reduction. The keenest competition with this set comes from a similar two cd set with Charles Dutoit and the Montreal Symphony on Decca. The works represented on both sets are nearly identical (while Abbado includes the Sheherazade overture Dutoit includes the complete Ma Mere L'Oye), but Dutoit has a better "Bolero" and really sumptuous sound quality going for him. You could hardly go wrong with either set.
    Canteloube - Chants d'Auvergne & Ravel - Boléro, Sheherazade / Arleen Augér, ECO - Pesek, LPO - Tortelier
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • A terrific bargain
    		 Canteloube - Chants d'Auvergne & Ravel - Boléro, Sheherazade / Arleen Augér, ECO - Pesek, LPO - Tortelier
    Marie-Joseph Canteloube , Maurice Ravel , Libor Pesek , Yan-Pascal Tortelier , Arleen Auger , English Chamber Orchestra , London Philharmonia Orchestra , Neil Black , and Thea King
    Manufacturer: Angel Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    PavanesPavanes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
    Canteloube, JosephCanteloube, Joseph | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    Ravel, MauriceRavel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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    Modern & 20th CenturyModern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B00004LCAU
    Release Date: 2000-06-27

    Tracks:

    1. Chants d'Auvergne: Trois bourr
    2. Chants d'Auvergne: Pastourelle
    3. Chants d'Auvergne: Lou coucut
    4. Chants d'Auvergne: Jou L'pount d'o Mirabel
    5. Chants d'Auvergne: Tchut tchut
    6. Chants d'Auvergne: Lo fiolair
    7. Chants d'Auvergne: La diss
    8. Chants d'Auvergne: Oi ayai
    9. Chants d'Auvergne: La pastrouletta ou chibali
    10. Chants d'Auvergne: Bail
    11. Chants d'Auvergne: Postouro su m'aymo
    12. Chants d'Auvergne: Brezairola
    13. Chants d'Auvergne: Lou boussu
    14. Chants d'Auvergne: Uno jionto postouro
    15. Chants d'Auvergne: T'co t
    16. Chants d'Auvergne: Malurous qu'o uno fenno

    Tracks:

    1. Bolero
    2. I Asie
    3. II La flute enchantee
    4. III L'indifferent
    5. Vocalise en forme de habanera
    6. Alborada del gracioso
    7. Pavane pour une infante defunte
    8. La Valse

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars A terrific bargain.......2000-06-30

    At a 2-for-the-price-of-1 offering, the Virgin Classics (7243 561742-2) is quite a Grabbit. Featuring Arleen Auger in just over 49 minutes of the Chants and later Ravel's "Scheherazade" and "Vocalise," this collection cannot be beat when one considers the quality of the vocals and the price. For the Canteloube, she is accompanied by the English Chamber Orchestra under Yan Pascal Tortelier, while the Ravel CD is with The Philharmonic under Libor Pesek.

    First released in 1988 and 1992 respectively as singles, both were generally well received by the critics. The Ravel disc also includes "Bolero," "Alborada del gracioso," "Pavane," and "La Valse." The only real drawback is the lack of the text; but at this price, one could not really expect it all. Also, as lovely as the Chants are sung here, they will never replace the complete sets on Vanguard label with Netania Davrath rendering idiomatic versions of this wonderful music. But this Virgin set will sit well in the French section of your collection.
    Ravel: Boléro; Pavane pour une infante défunte; La valse; Shéhérazade
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Ravel: Boléro; Pavane pour une infante défunte; La valse; Shéhérazade

      Manufacturer: EMI Records [All429]
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      PavanesPavanes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
      Ravel, MauriceRavel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      Vocal & SongVocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      General ContemporaryGeneral Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      Modern & 20th CenturyModern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      ClassicalClassical | Imports | Stores | Music
      ASIN: B000005GNP
      Release Date: 2000-05-20

      Tracks:

      1. Alborada Del Gracioso
      2. Sheherazade: I. Asie
      3. Sheherazade: II. La Flute Enchantee
      4. Sheherazade: III. L'indifferent
      5. Vocalise En Forme De Habanera
      6. La Valse
      7. Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte
      8. Bolero
      Ravel: Orchestral Works
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • AWFUL
      • Outstanding Ravel
      • very good collection
      • A very, very fine recording
      		 Ravel: Orchestral Works

      Manufacturer: EMI Classics
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      BalletsBallets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
      MinuetsMinuets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
      PavanesPavanes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
      Ravel, MauriceRavel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      Ballets & DancesBallets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      General ModernGeneral Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      General ContemporaryGeneral Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B000002SCP
      Release Date: 1996-07-16

      Tracks:

      1. Bolero
      2. Miroirs, No. 3: Une Barque sur l'ocean
      3. Ma Mere L'Oye: Prelude (Tres lent)
      4. Ma Mere L'Oye: 1er Tableau: Danse du Rouet et scene
      5. Ma Mere L'Oye: 2eme Tableau: Pavane de la Belle au bois dormant
      6. Ma Mere L'Oye: Interlude
      7. Ma Mere L'Oye: 3eme Tableau: Les entretiens de la Belle et de la Bete
      8. Ma Mere L'Oye: Interlude
      9. Ma Mere L'Oye: 4eme Tableau: Petit Poucet
      10. Ma Mere L'Oye: Interlude
      11. Ma Mere L'Oye: 5eme Tableau: Laideronnette, Imperatrice des Pagodes
      12. Ma Mere L'Oye: Interlude
      13. Ma Mere L'Oye: 6eme Tableau: Le jardin feerique
      14. Miroirs, No. 4: Alborada del gracioso
      15. Rapsodie espagnole: I: Prelude a la nuit
      16. Rapsodie espagnole: II: Malaguena
      17. Rapsodie espagnole: III: Habanera
      18. Rapsodie espagnole: IV: Feria

      Tracks:

      1. Sheherazade: Ouverture de feerie
      2. La Valse - Poeme choregraphique
      3. Le tombeau de Couperin: I: Prelude
      4. Le tombeau de Couperin: II: Forlane
      5. Le tombeau de Couperin: III: Menuet
      6. Le tombeau de Couperin: IV: Riguadon
      7. Menuet antique
      8. Pavane pour une Infante defunte
      9. Valses nobles et sentimentales: I: Modere
      10. Valses nobles et sentimentales: II: Assez lent
      11. Valses nobles et sentimentales: III: Modere
      12. Valses nobles et sentimentales: IV: Assez anime
      13. Valses nobles et sentimentales: V: Presque lent
      14. Valses nobles et sentimentales: VI: Assez vif
      15. Valses nobles et sentimentales: VII: Moins vif
      16. Valses nobles et sentimentales: VIII: Epilogue - Lent

      Customer Reviews:

      1 out of 5 stars AWFUL.......2005-01-17

      Apologies to other reviewers but this is an awful collection.
      Poor Performances made worse with bad recording/mixing make for a HUGE disappointment. This should be GREAT with such an extensive collection of Ravel pieces - a definitive collection. But it's obvious that the broad selection was made to mask the flaws. This is the "dead pavane" - look elsewhere for good Ravel...

      5 out of 5 stars Outstanding Ravel.......2004-05-22

      I thought it would be interesting to compare performances of some of the major works of Ravel by listening to recordings of three long acknowledged masters of mainstream French repertoire---Pierre Monteux, Charles Munch and Jean Martinon. On their discs, all three offer nearly identically recorded selections, though Martinon's is a two disc set which includes some additional fine works by the composer. One other difference is that Munch plays the original Suite From Mother Goose, whereas Monteux and Martinon provide us with Ravel's later, sequence altered and more complete ballet version. Obviously, there are variations in the interpretations, as well as sound quality given to each. Also, each conducts a different orchestra. Monteux has the London Symphony, Munch the Boston Symphony and Martinon the Orchestra de Paris. To keep the playing field level, my comments will concern only those recorded pieces that are common here to the three cds.

      Bolero, of course, is not only Ravel's most popular composition but also one of the favorites of the entire classical repertoire. Many have enjoyed its exotic strains, though some attest it has been overexposed and have "gotten tired of it". Nevertheless, each presents a fine performance, but I believe Martinon's is the most impressive in both sonics and interpretation. Those characterful French woodwinds certainly do sing. Moreover, the sound is cleaner than that given to the others, and the perspective on the orchestra is close to ideal. Monteux's version, however, is solid. It is straightforward and musical. Munch's strength comes in the last portions of the piece....The Rhapsodie Espagnole is one of my favorites. Here, once again, Martinon scores with a reading that captures best the sense of color, sensuous atmosphere and flair the work is full of. Munch's Symphony Hall sound in Boston gives the music's body warmth and richness, and he too offers a fine reading. Monteux seems only slightly less interesting than the others....La Valse is also one of my favorites. Here, all three present enjoyable accounts. Monteux brings a nice rhythmic lilt and a hint of playful, romantic charm. Munch emphasizes drive and elan, though he borders on being boisterous at times. Martinon sings with lyricism and luxurious sensuality....Pavane For a Dead Princess is another wonderful work. Munch takes top honors here by imparting an air of nobility and an almost timeless quality. There is also some very beautiful harp playing....Finally, in Ma Mere l'Oye (Mother Goose) again, all three give very fine performances. Munch has superb dynamics and is colorful and tuneful. Monteux is poignant and loving. Martinon lays things out very clearly and nicely. There is an easy yet animated flow to his presentation, and it displays plenty of the atmosphere of child-like spirit and fantasy. Yes, overall, I tend to favor Martinon, but there's a lot to appreciate in Munch and Monteux. I really don't think you will go wrong with any of these choices. There's a whole lot of marvelous music to enjoy here.

      5 out of 5 stars very good collection.......2003-10-16

      This set contains almost complete orchestral works by Ravel (except Fanfare of "L'Eventaille de Jeanne" and Daphnis et Chloe)...

      The performances are excellent. Especially "La Valse" and "Le Tombeau de Couperin" are amazing. Bolero could be a little slower, but tempi aren't disturbing to listener.

      "Scheherazade - Overture de feerie" is an early work and interesting work. And there is a Complete recording of his famous "Ma mere l'oye" ballet (with interludes)... Alborado del gracioso, as you know, is a typical colourful, joyful, enthusiastic composition and , as usual, this work written early for piano. Still, his all orchestral works are reductions from his piano. And this situation means that, Ravel is one of the great masters of orchestration of all time.

      "Le Tombeau de Couperin" is a remember to Baroque Composers if his country. Especially, "Forlane" is most beatiful movement of the work. And this work written for his dead soldier friends. Still, this work written in World War I years and, as you know, he was charged in this war.

      Highly recommended for any Ravel fans.

      5 out of 5 stars A very, very fine recording.......2000-08-22

      Yes, I know that most critics will tell people to go to the digital wonders of Charles Dutoit and the Montreal Symphony for these works or perhaps Martinon's earlier, more note perfect recordings with the Chicago Symphony during his ill-fated tenure with that organization, but if you take a little time and search out these mid 70s analog recordings, you will find idiomatic, beautiful readings by Martinon and the Parisians. There is no better recording of Le Tombeau de Couperin anywhere. The other pieces are wonderful as well. I just wish they had included Martinon's complete Daphnis (chorus included)with this collection. Hopefully, EMI will keep this and Martinon's Debussy sets (with the French National Radio Orchestra)in print for a long time.
      Maurice Ravel: Orchestral Music
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Maurice Ravel: Orchestral Music

        Manufacturer: Chandos
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        BalletsBallets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
        MinuetsMinuets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
        PavanesPavanes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
        TriosTrios | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
        Ravel, MauriceRavel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        Ballets & DancesBallets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        General ContemporaryGeneral Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
        ViolinViolin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B000000ASV
        Release Date: 1994-07-26

        Tracks:

        1. Rapsodie Espagnole: I. Prld A La Nuit. Tres Modere - Colin Stark
        2. Rapsodie Espagnole: II. Malaguena. Assez Vif - Colin Stark
        3. Rapsodie Espagnole: III. Habanera. Assez Lent Et D'un Rhythme Las - Colin Stark
        4. Rapsodie Espagnole: IV. Feria. Assez Anime - Colin Stark
        5. Alborada Del Gracioso - Charles Miller
        6. Don Quichotte A Dulcinee: I. Chanson Romanesque: Moderato - Stephen Roberts
        7. Don Quichotte A Dulcinee: II. Chanson Epique: Molto Moderato - Stephen Roberts
        8. Don Quichotte A Dulcinee: III. Chanson A Boire: Allegro - Stephen Roberts
        9. Tzigane: Lento, Quasi Cadenza-Moderato - Ulster Orch/Yan Pascal Tortelier
        10. Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte: Lent - Ulster Orch/Yan Pascal Tortelier
        11. Bolero - Ulster Orch/Yan Pascal Tortelier

        Tracks:

        1. Valses Nobles Et Sentimentales: I. Modere - Yan Pascal Tortelier/Ulster Orch
        2. Valses Nobles Et Sentimentales: II. Assez Lent - Yan Pascal Tortelier/Ulster Orch
        3. Valses Nobles Et Sentimentales: III. Modere - Yan Pascal Tortelier/Ulster Orch
        4. Valses Nobles Et Sentimentales: IV. Assez Anime - Yan Pascal Tortelier/Ulster Orch
        5. Valses Nobles Et Sentimentales: V. Presque Lent - Yan Pascal Tortelier/Ulster Orch
        6. Valses Nobles Et Sentimentales: VI. Assez Vif - Yan Pascal Tortelier/Ulster Orch
        7. Valses Nobles Et Sentimentales: VII. Moins Vif - Yan Pascal Tortelier/Ulster Orch
        8. Valses Nobles Et Sentimentales: VIII. Epilogue. Lent - Yan Pascal Tortelier/Ulster Orch
        9. Menuet Antique: Maestoso - Yan Pascal Tortelier/Ulster Orch
        10. Le Tombeau De Couperin: Orch Ste: I. Prld. Vif - Christopher Blake
        11. Le Tombeau De Couperin: Orch Ste: II. Forlane. Allegretto - Christopher Blake
        12. Le Tombeau De Couperin: Orch Ste: III. Menuet. Allegro Moderato - Christopher Blake
        13. Le Tombeau De Couperin: Orch Ste: IV. Rigaudon. Assez Vif - Christopher Blake
        14. Une Barque Sur L'Ocean: Tres Souple De Rythme - Yan Pascal Tortelier/Ulster Orch
        15. Ma Mere L'Oye: Complete Ballet: Prld - Yan Pascal Tortelier/Ulster Orch
        16. Ma Mere L'Oye: Complete Ballet: Premier Tableau: Danse Du rouet Et Scene - Yan Pascal Tortelier/Ulster Orch
        17. Ma Mere L'Oye: Complete Ballet: Deuxieme Tableau: Pavane De La Belle Au Bois Dormant - Yan Pascal Tortelier/Ulster Orch
        18. Ma Mere L'Oye: Complete Ballet: Troisieme Tableau: Les Entretiens De La Belle At De La Bete - Yan Pascal Tortelier/Ulster Orch
        19. Ma Mere L'Oye: Complete Ballet: Quatrieme Tableau: Petit Poucet - Yan Pascal Tortelier/Ulster Orch
        20. Ma Mere L'Oye: Complete Ballet: Cinquieme Tableau: Laideronnette, Imperatrice Des Pagodes - Yan Pascal Tortelier/Ulster Orch
        21. Ma Mere L'Oye: Complete Ballet: Sixieme Tableau: Le Jardin Feerique - Yan Pascal Tortelier/Ulster Orch

        Tracks:

        1. Sheherazade: Ov De Feerie: Modere - Ulster Orch/Yan Pascal Tortelier
        2. Sheherazade, Trios Poemes: I. Asie - Colin Fleming/Linda Finnie
        3. Sheherazade, Trios Poemes: II. La Flute Enchantee - Colin Fleming/Linda Finnie
        4. Sheherazade, Trios Poemes: III. L'Indifferent - Colin Fleming/Linda Finnie
        5. Intro Et Allegro - Rachel Masters
        6. L'Eventail De Jeanne: Fanfare: Allegro Moderato - Ulster Orch/Yan Pascal Tortelier
        7. Trio In a: I. Modere - Ulster Orch/Yan Pascal Tortelier
        8. Trio In a: II. Pantoum. Assez Vif - Ulster Orch/Yan Pascal Tortelier
        9. Trio In a: III. Passacaille. Tres Large - Ulster Orch/Yan Pascal Tortelier
        10. Trio In a: IV. Finale. Anime - Ulster Orch/Yan Pascal Tortelier

        Tracks:

        1. Part I: A Meadow Near A Sacred Wood - Colin Fleming/Renaissance Singers/Belfast Phil Society
        2. Part II: A Dim Light - At The Pirates' Camp - Colin Fleming/Renaissance Singers/Belfast Phil Society
        3. Part III: The Scenery Seems To Fade Away And Is Replaced By The Meadow Of Part I, Just Before Dawn - Colin Fleming/Renaissance Singers/Belfast Phil Society
        4. La Valse: Poeme Choregraphique - Ulster Orch/Yan Pascal Tortelier

        Music Track:

        1. Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade; Ravel: Boléro
        2. Robert Heppener: Canti carnascialeschi; Del iublio del core dhe esce in voce; Nachklänge; Bruchstücke eines alten Tex
        3. Russell: "Made In America", The Complete Works for Percussion
        4. Schütz Weihnachtshistorie (Christmas Story); Praetorius Motets
        5. Schubert: Piano Sonatas D959 & D960
        6. Schumann: Davidsbündlertänze; Fantaisie in C
        7. Scriabin: Preludes Op. 11, 16, 22, 27
        8. Scryabin: Preludes for Piano
        9. Sonatas Nos 1 & 2 Waltzes Nocturnes etc
        10. Stokowski French Concert

        Music Track

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