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Ravel - Complete Piano Works Vol.2 | Linn CKD315

Ravel - Complete Piano Works Vol.2

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Label: Linn

Cat No: CKD315

Barcode: 0691062031523

Format: Hybrid SACD

Number of Discs: 1

Genre: Instrumental

Release Date: 13th October 2008

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The widespread acclaim which met the release of Artur Pizarro’s first volume of Ravel ensured that the popular pianist would be back to record Volume 2. “Phenomenal”, “scintillating” and “super-refined” were just some of the superlatives used to describe Pizarro’s performance. Volume 2 surpasses the incredibly high standards set by Volume 1 as Pizarro reaches new heights with an outstanding performance.

Pavane pour une Infante défunte, one of Ravel’s most popular pieces, is played beautifully in its original piano version. The suite Le tombeau de Couperin pays homage to French music of the eighteenth century. Its premiere elicited a warm and enthusiastic reception, a response which continues to this day.

Valse nobles et sentimentales is highly stylised and harmonically complex, and is considered of seminal importance for Ravel’s future writing. Ravel himself considered the Sonatine too advanced for his supreme pianistic skills. Pizarro’s virtuosity is apparent in his notable performance.

Prize-winning concert virtuoso Artur Pizarro is a regular live performer whose performances of the complete solo works of Ravel & Debussy were met with critical acclaim. He is renowned for his lyrical poeticism and outstanding virtuosity.

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