Artur Pizarro - The Complete Piano Works of Maurice Ravel, Vol. 1-2 '2007-2008

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Tracklist

The Complete Piano Works of Maurice Ravel, Vol. 1
01. Jeux deau, M. 30
02. Gaspard de la nuit, M. 55: I. Ondine
03. Gaspard de la nuit, M. 55: II. Le gibet
04. Gaspard de la nuit, M. 55: III. Scarbo
05. Sérénade grotesque
06. Miroirs, M. 43: I. Noctuelles
07. Miroirs, M. 43: II. Oiseaux tristes
08. Miroirs, M. 43: III. Une barque sur locéan
09. Miroirs, M. 43: IV. Alborada del gracioso
10. Miroirs, M. 43: V. La vallée des cloches
11. La valse

This challenging programme, including Gaspard de la nuit, well known for being
one of the most demanding works in the piano literature, highlights Pizarro as
an accomplished Ravel interpreter.

Renowned for his lyrical poeticism and outstanding virtuosity, pianist Artur
Pizarro now turns to the music of the French impressionist Maurice Ravel for his
fifth recording with Linn Records. The Complete Works of Ravel Vol. 1 follows
celebrated albums of repertoire by Chopin and Beethoven and was complemented by
Volume 2 in 2008.

In 2006 Artur Pizarro embarked on the complete solo works of Ravel & Debussy in
a series of live performances at St John’s, Smith Square in London, as
well as in Lisbon and Ã…rhus, that met with critical success: Ravels La Valse
concluded this important undertaking by such a very gifted artist, for its
virtuosic difficulties are manifold...his technique and musical qualities were
fully up to the astounding demands of the piece (Musical Opinion). 


The Complete Piano Works of Maurice Ravel, Vol. 2
01. Prélude, M. 65
02. Menuet sur le nom dHaydn, M. 58
03. Sonatine, M. 40: I. Modéré
04. Sonatine, M. 40: II. Mouvement de menuet
05. Sonatine, M. 40: III. Animé
06. Menuet antique, M. 7
07. Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61: I. Modéré I
08. Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61: II. Assez lent
09. Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61: III. Modéré II
10. Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61: IV. Assez animé
11. Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61: V. Presque lent
12. Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61: VI. Vif
13. Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61: VII. Moins vif
14. Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61: VIII. Épilogue lent
15. À la manière de… Borodine, M. 63/1
16. À la manière de… Chabrier, M. 63/2
17. Pavane pour une infante défunte, M. 19
18. Le tombeau de Couperin, M. 68: I. Prélude
19. Le tombeau de Couperin, M. 68: II. Fugue
20. Le tombeau de Couperin, M. 68: III. Forlane
21. Le tombeau de Couperin, M. 68: IV. Rigaudon
22. Le tombeau de Couperin, M. 68: V. Menuet
23. Le tombeau de Couperin, M. 68: VI. Toccata

The second disc in this talented pianists acclaimed Ravel series, Volume Two
contains some of Ravels most cherished piano works.

The widespread acclaim which met the release of Artur Pizarros first volume of
Ravel ensured that the popular pianist would be back to record Vol. 2.
Phenomenal, scintillating and super-refined were just some of the superlatives
used to describe Pizarros performance. The Complete Works of Ravel Vol. 2
surpasses the incredibly high standards set by Vol. 1 as Pizarro reaches new
heights with an outstanding performance.

Pavane pour une Infante défunte, one of Ravels most popular pieces, is played
beautifully in its original piano version. The suite Le tombeau de Couperin pays
homage to French music of the eighteenth century whose premiere elicited a warm
and enthusiastic reception, a response which continues to this day. Valse nobles
et sentimentales is highly stylised and harmonically complex, and is considered
of seminal importance for Ravels future writing. Ravel himself considered the
Sonatine too advanced for his supreme pianistic skills. Pizarros virtuosity is
apparent in his notable performance.

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