Maurice Ravel - Ernest Chausson • Vienna Piano Trio

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Maurice Ravel and Ernest Chausson represent the refined sensibility of French Romanticism and Impressionism. Ravel's Piano Trio, written in 1914, showcases his masterful orchestration and harmonic innovation, while Chausson's earlier work captures the lush, introspective character that defined his short but prolific career. The Vienna Piano Trio bring decades of experience with this intimate chamber music format to both works. Their 2019 SACD recording captures the delicate interplay between strings and piano with remarkable clarity, letting the intricate textures bloom naturally. These aren't showy performances—they're the work of musicians who understand how much restraint it takes to let Ravel's crystalline harmonies and Chausson's warm expressivity breathe. This is essential listening for anyone who loves chamber music with real sophistication.

Item Details+
Genre Classical
Media Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Near Mint (NM or M-)
Description CD is VG+, due to small scratches on CD. Sleeve is NM.
Label MDG
Year 2019
Country Germany
Format SACD
Tracklist+

Maurice Ravel (1975-1937): Piano Trio (1914) A Minor / la Miner / A-Moll

1. (Modéré) 9:51

2. Pantoum (Assez vif) 4:38

3. Passacaille (Très large) 7:36

4. Final (Animé) 5:50

Ernest Chausson (1855-1899) : Piano Trio op. 3 (1881) G minor / sol mineur / g-Moll

5. Pas Trop Lent - Animé 10:02

6. Vite 4:18

7. Assez Lent 8:39

8. Animé 8:06

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