Ravel - Miroirs, M. 43 [Seong-Jin Cho]

Maurice Ravel
Miroirs, M. 43 : Suite for Solo Piano
00:00 I. Noctuelles ("Night Moths")
04:39 II. Oiseaux tristes ("Sad Birds")
08:53 III. Une barque sur l'océan ("A Boat on the Ocean")
15:44 IV. Alborada del gracioso ("Morning Song of the Jester")
22:29 V. La vallée des cloches ("The Valley of Bells")
Performer : Seong-Jin Cho
Original Video : • Seong-Jin Cho : Haydn,...

[@virginiabuhn9719]

Seeing the score gives clear indication of just how difficult this set of pieces is, with notes all over the staff, complex rhythm patterns, changing meters, many different dynamic levels to observe. In addition the pianist must add the breaths, articulations, changes in tempo, etc. which give character to each piece, guided here by the titles the composer has selected. As usual, Seong-Jin Cho has combined all these factors into a presentation not only accurate and fluent, but truly outstanding in its artistry. What gems he and Ravel have created for us! Bravo!

[@profelimofficial]

Bravo, indeed! What you described is exactly the reason why I am so excited for his recital program next year consisting of all Ravel works. Hopefully I can get a ticket for his recital at Boston Symphony Hall or Carnegie!!