Ravel: L'heure Espagnole, M. 52 & Don Quichotte à
) | Label: CHAMPS HILL RECORDS Catalog: 8660337 Format: CD LOMBARDO DRUET ANTOUN BARRARD COURJAL LE ROUX LYON NATIONAL ORCHESTRA SLATKIN, ISABELLE DRUETThe stage works of Maurice Ravel are as delicate and poised as one could imagine. In the Spanish-shaded L’Heure espagnole, Ravel gives new vitality into the opera buffa by making the comedic element human, and giving the plot poignancy.; Ravel wrote clear vocals, harmonic magic, and radiant orchestration. He imbues Cervante’s famous character with blue-blooded Spanish swagger, while still giving him a sort of heroic kindness and openness.; Ravel’s L’Enfant et les sortileges from Lyon can be found on Naxos 8.660336.  Price: $19.98 |