#RAVEL PIANO TRIO IMSLP PLUS#
" Oiseaux tristes" has been scored by Felix Günther for double woodwind plus piccolo, two horns, two trumpets, percussion, harp, celesta and strings though aimed at intermediate rather than advanced players, transposed down a semitone and with some of Ravel's rhythms simplified. " La vallée des cloches" has been orchestrated by Ernesto Halffter for triple woodwind, four horns, timpani, percussion, two harps, celesta and strings and by Percy Grainger for a typical Grainger ensemble with multiple pianos and percussion, plus strings. " Une barque sur l'océan" and " Alborada del gracioso" were orchestrated by Ravel himself. Dedicated to Maurice Delage, the piece evokes the sounds of various bells through its use of sonorous harmonies.įor Ravel's 1919 orchestral version, see Alborada del gracioso. " La vallée des cloches" ("The Valley of Bells").Dedicated to Michel-Dimitri Calvocoressi, Alborada is a technically challenging piece that incorporates Spanish musical themes into its complicated melodies. " Alborada del gracioso" (Spanish: "The Jester's Aubade").Arpeggiated sections and sweeping melodies imitate the flow of ocean currents. Written for Paul Sordes, the piece recounts a boat as it sails upon the waves of the ocean. " Une barque sur l'océan" (in English "A Boat on the Ocean").The rambunctious middle section is offset by a solemn cadenza which brings back the melancholy mood of the beginning. Dedicated to Ricardo Viñes, this movement represents a lone bird whistling a sad tune, after which others join in. The middle section is calm with rich, chordal melodies, and the recapitulation takes place a fifth below the first entry. Dedicated to Léon-Paul Fargue, Noctuelles is a highly chromatic work, maintaining a dark, nocturnal mood throughout. Newbury Trio’s performance at the La Jolla Summerfest is great, though the camera work isn’t always focused in the right places during string effects that would be useful to see. I enjoyed Claremont Trio’s upload once again. Most scans of the Durand edition on the IMSLP are about the same quality – avoid the colour scan! Orbis Trio tears the roof off with an incredibly passionate and committed reading. Once again, Claremont Trio’s performance is very good, but see below. The second scan of the first edition of the Simrock is a little grainy, but good reading. This sprightly version by NEC students is a little laid-back at times, but still very well-played.īrahms, Piano Trio no. Trio_in_E-flat_major,_D.929_( Schubert,_Franz)Ĭlaremont Trio knows their stuff, and shows it on their IMSLP upload. The Breitkopf edition is the best, without confusing scoring for higher cello notes. The ATOS Trio is powerful, yet more intimate than you might expect. Trio_in_B-flat_major,_Op.97_( Beethoven,_Ludwig_van)Ĭlaremont Trio’s uploaded performance is also excellent. The Carl Herrmann version is the clearest read. This version by Clara Trio gives one hope for the future of chamber music. The IMSLP recording by Musicians from Marlboro is nearly flawless. Trio_in_G_major,_K.496_( Mozart,_Wolfgang_Amadeus) Stick with the Breitkopf edition for clarity. Version by Emerald Trio is a bit better but very echoey. The recording on the IMSLP page is serviceable, but unlovely in sound. No reading or study, except to catch up on last lesson’s study of cello if needed.