This programme captures the musical encounter between one of the most talented conductors of his generation with arguably the best chamber orchestra musicians. They are joined by worldwide renowned pianist Hélène Grimaud in a programme featuring Strauss and Ravel, a perfect combination of familiar repertoire and works that deserve to be discovered.

Vladimir Jurowski surprises the listener with a fresh style and approach. In combination with the charming and incisive Grimaud, he invites us to drift away with this extraordinary performance. Both artists are very thoughtful about the music they make and create a pure enjoyment for ear and eye.  

The award-winning Hélène Grimaud presents a lively rendition of Ravel’s Concerto. Together with the orchestra, lyricism and sonorous harmonies are expertly teased out.

“The COE is always an orchestra that performs as if its players are listening to each other, and in this case, under Jurowski's deft baton, they gave a moving and memorable performance.” - MusicalCriticism.com

Recorded at Cité de la Musique - Paris, January 2009.

Picture format DVD: NTSC  16:9
Sounds formats DVD: PCM Stereo, DD 5.1, DTS 5.1
Region code: 0
Booklet notes: English, German, French
Running time: 81 min
FSK: 0