Ravel: Orchestral Works

Featuring

John Wilson
Sinfonia of London
Maurice Ravel

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Composer's Artistic Vision

Ravel's originality was evident early in his career, even before he wrote the orchestral music featured in this collection.

Critical Reception

Critics often used praise for Ravel's orchestration skill to devalue his standing as a composer, suggesting it camouflaged a hollow structure.

Recording & Production

This recording utilizes 24-bit / 96 kHz technology, which offers a dynamic range up to 48 dB greater and 256 times the resolution of standard 16-bit recordings.

Composition History

Several works on this album, including "Pavane pour une infante défunte," "Alborada del gracioso," and "Valses nobles et sentimentales," were originally piano pieces before Ravel transformed them into orchestral works.

Composer Biography

Maurice Ravel, the composer, possessed legendary skill as an orchestrator, and his scores are known for their ingenuity and color.

Performer Biography

Sinfonia of London, the orchestra on this recording, was relaunched in 2018 by British conductor John Wilson and brings together outstanding musicians for specific projects.