Ravel: Complete Orchestral Works (4cd)

Lionel Bringuier

Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé Zürcher Sing-Akademie Piano Concerto in D major (for the left hand) Yuja Wang (piano) Tzigane Ray Chen (violin) Shéhérazade - Ouverture de féerie Boléro Le tombeau de Couperin - Orchestral version Valses nobles et sentimentales Ma Mère l'Oye Fanfare from 'L'Eventail de Jeanne' Pavane pour une infante défunte Menuet antique Piano Concerto in G major Yuja Wang (piano) Rapsodie Espagnole Alborada del gracioso (Miroirs No. 4) La Valse

On 8 April, Deutsche Grammophon is releasing a 4-CD box set of Ravel’s complete orchestral works and solo concertos, performed by the Tonhalle Orchester Zürich under the baton of Lionel Bringuier. The new set represents something of a rarity in its completeness and in having largely been recorded live. The soloists are pianist Yuja Wang and violinist Ray Chen, while this expansion of its CD repertoire with Ravel’s music marks the orchestra’s first recording project under Lionel Bringuier. The choice of composer was a carefully-considered artistic decision, according to the conductor: “For my first recordings with the Tonhalle Orchester Zürich I’ve opted for Ravel. We all know his Daphnis et Chloé, Boléro and La Valse. A complete cycle allows us to get to know some lesser-known works as well.” This is Deutsche Grammophon’s first collaboration with the renowned Zurich ensemble.

Price: $59.98