The composer and Ravel specialist Michel Sendrez served as an advisor and inspirer for this album, guiding the performers through Ravel's musical subtleties.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Maurice Ravel, the composer, was an idealist who drew from his roots, blending original accents with dreaminess and exoticism to create an explosion of poetry and infinite orchestral colors.
Performer Biography
Ensemble Sésame is comprised of musicians from diverse backgrounds, including Israel, Germany, Martinique, Brittany, and the Basque Country, reflecting a deep compatibility with Maurice Ravel's music.
Performer Biography
Primor Sluchin, the harpist, is a graduate of the Paris Conservatoire and a recipient of the prestigious Karajan Scholarship.
Performer Biography
Aldo Baerten, the flutist on this album, is the principal flute of the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra and teaches at conservatories in Antwerp, Utrecht, and Cologne-Aachen.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded in 2019, 2020, and 2021 at the Studio de l'Orchestre national d'Île-de-France.
Recording & Production
The recording of "Introduction et allegro" was a collaborative effort with guest artists Primor Sluchin (harpist), Aldo Baerten (flutist), and Mathieu Steffanus (clarinetist).
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