(2001) Ravel: Piano Concertos & Alborada del Gracioso Gérard Wyss but under their traditional forms

but under their traditional forms and balanced themes beats the heart of a culture that is rooted well east of Vienna

Franz Joseph Haydn

his models were Mozart and Saint-Saëns

” The violist finally narrowed his choice to six songs that “were particularly well-suited to the instrument and at the same time constituted a unity

The three trios by Villa-Lobos are youthful works

(2001) Ravel: Piano Concertos & Alborada del Gracioso Gérard Wyss but under their traditional formsA whole series of factors came together to make this recording an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. The project was born in May 2000 during a tour of South America. The orchestra, conducted by Gilbert Varga and featuring pianist Joaqun Achucarro, had performed works by Ravel to great acclaim from audiences in Chile and Argentina. This led to the idea of recording three works by this universal composer, whose Basque roots are undeniable.