Ravel: Orchestral Works, Vol. 2

Featuring

Robert Trevino
Euskadiko Orkestra Sinfonikoa
Maurice Ravel

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Interpretation

Conductor Robert Trevino notes that while his first Ravel album focused on the composer's Spanish-Basque side, this album explores the French aspects of Ravel's heritage.

Composer Biography

Maurice Ravel, born in Ciboure, France, in 1875, is considered one of the greatest and most subtle composers of the 20th century.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Ravel's orchestral music, from 1898 onwards, is characterized by refinement, a blend of classical forms with new sounds, exploration of instrumental potential, and a keen sense of rhythm and dance.

Historical Context

The Basque National Orchestra, the leading symphony orchestra from an autonomous region in Spain, was created in 1982.

Recording & Production

This album is the world premiere recording of Pierre Boulez's orchestration of Ravel's "Frontispice," an unknown avant-garde piece.

Performer Biography

Robert Trevino, the conductor on this album, is the Music Director of the Basque National Orchestra, Principal Guest Conductor of the Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI, and Artistic Advisor of the Malmö Symphony Orchestra.