Tour of Duty
As World War I ravaged France, Ravel was determined to serve his country. Few were convinced he was up to the rigours of life near the front line. Presented by Donald Macleod.
As World War I ravaged France, Ravel was determined to join the military and serve his country. Neither his friends, nor the recruitment officials, were convinced he was up to the rigours of life near the front line. Presented by Donald Macleod.
Le Tombeau de Couperin: 1. Pr茅lude
London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Trois Chansons
Accentus, directed by Laurence Equilbey
Le Tombeau de Couperin, 3. Forlane, 4. Rigaudon, 5. Menuet, 6. Toccata
Steven Osborne, piano
La Valse
Berlin Philharmonic, conducted by Pierre Boulez
Sonata for violin & cello: 1st & 2nd Movts.
Renaud Capu莽on, violin
Gautier Capu莽on, cello
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