Chamber, Trios, Ravel (composer)
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Ravel & Saint-Saëns: Piano Trios
Alexander Sitkovetsky (violin), Isang Enders (cello), Wu Qian (piano), Sitkovetsky Trio
It’s ravishingly done by the Sitkovetsky Trio, who more than inhabit the scope of Ravel’s expressive language and ambition in his attempt to expand the form’s musical language. —
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International Classical Music Awards, 2022, Nominated - Chamber Music
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BBC Music Magazine Awards, 2022, Winner - Chamber
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Such flair proves The Florestan Trio, if proof is needed, to be among the finest chamber ensembles of the present day. Outstandingly imaginative performances, finely recorded —
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Building a Library, December 2022, Recommended Recording
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The Florestan Trio has the ability to adapt its style to different kinds of music without any loss of conviction. After Brahms and Schumann comes this French disc showing it equally adept at... —
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Building a Library, December 2022, Recommended Recording
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Special offer. Ravel - Sonatas & Trios
RecommendedRenaud Capuçon (violin), Gautier Capuçon (cello), Frank Braley (piano)
Renaud Capuçon and Frank Braley get away from the rather uptight image we have of Ravel to compelling effect —
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Building a Library, September 2006, First Choice
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Building a Library, December 2009, First Choice
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The Introduction and Allegro is a perfect example of how Ravel could make small ensembles sound like symphony orchestras. At least that's true in the Nash Ensemble's sweeping performance...The... —
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The Guardian Classical Albums of the Year, 2025
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These are exceptionally exciting interpretations for the most part. —
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Les Vents Français: French Music for Winds & 20th Century Wind Quintets
RecommendedLes Vents Français (Emmanuel Pahud (flute), Paul Meyer (clarinet), Francois Leleux (oboe), Gilbert Audin (bassoon), Radovan Vlatkovic (horn)
individually, they play with attractive timbre and immaculate intonation and articulation. Collectively, they blend their colours with great finesse, within dynamics ranging from cushioned pianissimo... —
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Presto Recording of the Week, 27th January 2014
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2014
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Martha Argerich & Friends: Live from Lugano 2016
RecommendedMartha Argerich (piano), Renaud Capuçon (violin), Sergey Babayan (piano), Sergio Tiempo (piano), Karin Lechner (piano), Nicholas Angelich (piano)
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David Guerrier, horn
violino, Tedi Papavrami (violin)
piano, Stephen Kovacevich (piano)
Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana,...
This is the last of Warner’s annual gleanings from the Lugano Festival at which Martha Argerich presides - and definitely the most exciting. She may be 76, but her playing has lost none of... —
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BBC Music Magazine, Concerto Choice
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Grammy Awards, 60th Awards (2017), Nominee - Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance
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Building a Library, January 2021, Recommended Recording
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Building a Library, December 2022, Also Recommended
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Franck, Debussy & Ravel: Violin Sonatas
RecommendedKyung-Wha Chung, Radu Lupu & Osian Ellis
The Melos Ensemble
Here we have masterpieces from the French tradition in excellent performances that have won the status of recording classics. Kyung-Wha Chung and Radu Lupu are a fine duo who capture and convey... —
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Building a Library, March 2001, First Choice
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Building a Library, March 2021, Also Recommended
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