Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé

Featuring

Antonio Pappano
London Symphony Orchestra
Tenebrae
Maurice Ravel

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Recording & Production

This album was recorded live in DSD 256fs on April 10 and 11, 2024, in the Barbican Hall, London, using high-density recording technology.

Composer Biography

Ravel was a master of orchestration, known for his meticulous attention to detail and deep understanding of each instrument's capabilities and limitations.

Composition History

Maurice Ravel's ballet Daphnis et Chloé was commissioned by Serge Diaghilev for his Ballets Russes in 1909.

Composer Biography

Maurice Ravel, despite his music being rich and picturesque, conceived most of his works on a small scale, often developing orchestral pieces and ballets from piano compositions.

Performer Biography

Sir Antonio Pappano, the conductor on this recording, became the London Symphony Orchestra's Chief Conductor in September 2024, following a long tenure as Music Director of the Royal Opera House.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Ravel considered Daphnis et Chloé a 'choreographic symphony,' aiming to create a vast musical fresco that reproduced 'the Greece of his dreams' rather than focusing on archaism.

Composition History

The creation of Daphnis et Chloé was fraught with difficulties, including language barriers and differing artistic visions between Ravel and choreographer Michel Fokine, leading to its premiere being postponed twice.