Shéhérazade · Alborada Del Gracioso · Ma Mère L'Oye · La Valse · L'Éventail De Jeanne: Fanfare · La Vallée Des Cloches
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Sir Simon Rattle conducts the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in a selection of Ravel's most colorful orchestral works, with soprano Maria Ewing featured on Shéhérazade. This 1991 EMI Classics recording captures music of remarkable sophistication and orchestral brilliance. Ravel's impressionistic harmonies and modernist sensibilities are on full display—from the dreamlike atmosphere of Shéhérazade to the swirling orchestral colors of La Valse. Each work demonstrates his mastery of orchestration and ability to create vivid soundscapes. Rattle's interpretation brings clarity and elegance to the music, and the orchestra plays with precision and warmth. These are works that reveal new details with each hearing, showcasing why Ravel remains one of the twentieth century's greatest composers. Essential for anyone exploring classical music or experiencing Ravel's orchestral genius.
Item Details+
| Genre | Classical |
| Style | Impressionist, Modern |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Description | Carefully packed andamp; shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping! |
| Label | EMI Classics |
| Year | 1991 |
| Country | Europe |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
1. Fanfare, For Orchestra (For Collaborative Ballet L'Eventail De Jeanne), M. 80 2:18
Shéhérazade, Poems (3) For Soprano (Or Tenor) and Orchestra (Or Piano), M. 41
Miroirs, For Piano (Or Orchestra), M. 43
Ma Mère L'Oye, Ballet For Orchestra, M. 60
14. La Valse, Poème Choréographique For Orchestra, M. 72 12:33
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