Description
For anyone interested in Ravel, this release is a must-have . . .This rendition [of Ravel’s Introduction et Allegro] is perfect in every way . . . Kondonassis’ reading is subtle yet riveting. The other players match the rich colors of the harp, perfectly following it from gentle lyricism to rich exuberance . . .This is art. AMERICAN RECORD GUIDE
Intimate chamber music masterpieces by Maurice Ravel, including his Introduction et Allegro and Cinq mélodies populaires grecques.
Tracklist:
Introduction et Allegro
String Quartet in F major
I. Allegro moderato—Très doux
II. Assez vif—Très rythmé
III. Très lent
IV. Vif et agité
Chansons madécasses
I. Nahandove
II. Aoua!
III. Il est doux
Cinq Mélodies Populaires Grecques
I. Chanson de la mariée
II. Là-bas, vers l’église
III. Quel galant m’est comparable
IV. Chanson des cueilleuses de lentisques
V. Tout gai!
