Baroque rhythms and fairytale inspiration in a colourful night of discovery.
Richard Gill kills two birds with one stone when he brings together Respighi and Ravel for a colourful night of discovery.
One Italian, one Frenchman – these composers flourished at the beginning of the 20th century as the modern orchestra was truly coming into its own, and one thing they have in common is an unerring ear for brilliant, evocative orchestral sound.
Discover Respighi’s update on music from the era of Vivaldi in The Birds, and Ravel’s exquisite interpretations of baroque fairy tales with the ugly-duckling Laideronnette and the enchanting Magical Garden.
RESPIGHI Two movements from The Birds:
Preludio & The Cuckoo
RAVEL Two movements from Mother Goose:
Laideronnette, Empress of the Pagodas &
The Magical Garden
Richard Gill conductor
Discover Respighi and Ravel, then hear The Birds in full (8, 9, 10, 12 September) and La Valse by Ravel in a stunning version for two pianos (16 May).
AUDIO PLAYER LISTING
Track 1 – RESPIGHI The Birds: Preludio
Track 2 – RESPIGHI The Birds: The Cuckoo
London Symphony Orchestra conducted by István Kertész
DECCA ELOQUENCE 450 110-2
Track 3 – RAVEL Mother Goose: Laideronnette, Empress of the Pagodas
Track 4 – RAVEL Mother Goose: The Magical Garden
Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Seiji Ozawa
Audio kindly supplied by Universal Music.