Akiko Ebi, the pianist on this recording, won the Grand Prix in the International Long/Thibaud Competition in Paris and was a finalist in the International Fryderyk Chopin Competition in Warsaw.
Composer Biography
Maurice Ravel initially trained as a pianist, but his compositional talents quickly became apparent during his studies.
Recording & Production
This recording was made at Campus, Krefeld-Fichtenhain, Germany, between March 8th and 10th, 2015, using a Shigeru Kawai grand piano.
Performer Biography
Akiko Ebi was mentored by Martha Argerich, a renowned pianist, after meeting her at the International Fryderyk Chopin Competition.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Ravel's piano works often have titles, and even with neutral names like 'Prélude' or 'Sonatine', the music is not bound by traditional innocuous forms.
Compositional Technique
A characteristic of Ravel's piano pieces is that they have no exact repeats; each composition maintains its own distinct and defined position.
Performer Biography
Akiko Ebi has been recognized for her contributions to French music, receiving the title Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres in 1993.
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