Maurice Ravel's mother, Marie Delouart, was of Basque descent, and he remained strongly attached to her native region, which was influenced by Spanish culture.
Instruments
Maria Milstein plays a violin made by Michel Angelo Bergonzi around 1750 in Cremona, Italy, on loan from the Dutch Music Instruments Foundation.
Performer Biography
Maria Milstein, the violinist, received the 'Nederlandse Muziekprijs' in 2018, the highest recognition for a classical musician in the Netherlands.
Instruments
The piano used for this recording is an Opus 102 by Stephen Paulello, specifically designed to play Maurice Ravel's music.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Villethierry, France, from November 24 to 28, 2018.
Interpretation
The performers chose to present the works on this album in chronological order of their composition to highlight the impact of World War I on Ravel's art.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Maurice Ravel was curious about all cultures and integrated them into his sound world, refusing to ignore foreign artistic productions even during wartime.
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