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Composer of the Week: Ravel

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2/5. Father: Industry and Craftsmanship
Ravel's fascination with mechanics and industry came from the workshop of his engineer and inventor father. Donald Macleod looks at the pieces relating to this aspect of Ravel's heritage.
Entre Cloches (Sites Auriculaires) Stephen Coombs and Christopher Scott (pianos)
L'Heure Espagnole (extract) Jane Berbie (soprano), Jean Giraudeau (tenor), Gabriel Bacquier (baritone), French National Radio Orchestra, conductor Lorin Maazel
Gaspard de la Nuit Angela Hewitt (piano)
Bolero London Symphony Orchestra, conductor Pierre Monteux
Repeated on Monday at 12 midnight

Contributors

Presenter:
Donald Macleod
Piano:
Stephen Coombs
Piano:
Christopher Scott
Soprano:
Jane Berbie
Tenor:
Jean Giraudeau
Baritone:
Gabriel Bacquier
Musicians:
French National Radio Orchestra
Conductor:
Lorin Maazel
Piano:
Angela Hewitt
Musicians:
London Symphony Orchestra
Conductor:
Pierre Monteux
Source: Radio Times

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