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Ravel was notoriously guarded about his inner life, even among his best friends. Donald Macleod examines what Ravel鈥檚 closest acquaintances can reveal about his real character.
Ravel was notoriously guarded about his inner life, though he maintained a wide circle of friends. Donald Macleod examines what Ravel鈥檚 closest acquaintances can reveal about his real character.
Allegretto (incidental music for 鈥楢ntar鈥�)
Orchestre National de Lyon, conducted by Leonard Slatkin,
Rapsodie Espagnole, 3. Habanera, 4. Feria
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Andr茅 Previn
Gaspard de la Nuit, 2. Le gibet
Pascal Rog茅, piano
Daphnis et Chlo茅, Part 2
Sinfonia of London Chorus
Sinfonia of London, conducted by John Wilson
Ma M猫re l'Oye
Katia Lab猫que, piano
Marielle Lab猫que, piano
On radio
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- Wed 5 Mar 2025 16:00大象传媒 Radio 3
Beethoven Unleashed 鈥� the box set
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A man out of time 鈥� why Parry's music and ideas were at odds with his image...
The composer of Jerusalem was very far from the conservative figure his image suggests.
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