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Ravel - Bolero; Ma Mère L'Oye; La Valse - London Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux (1987)

Posted By: Goodspeed

Date: 29 Sep 2019 08:08:19

I thought it would be interesting to compare performances of some of the major works of Ravel by listening to recordings of three long acknowledged masters of mainstream French repertoire–-Pierre Monteux, Charles Munch and Jean Martinon. All three offer nearly identically recorded selections, though Martinon's is a two disc set which includes some additional fine works by the composer. Otherwise, Munch plays the original Suite From Mother Goose while Monteux and Martinon provide us with Ravel's later, sequence altered, more complete ballet version. Each conducts a different orchestra. Monteux has the London Symphony, Munch the Boston Symphony and Martinon the Orchestra de Paris. To keep the playing field level, my comments will concern only those recorded pieces that are common here to the three cds.

Bolero, of course, is Ravel's most popular composition, and also one of the favorites of the entire classical repertoire. Many have enjoyed its exotic strains, though some attest it has been overexposed and have "gotten tired of it". Nevertheless, each presents a fine performance, but I believe Martinon's is the most impressive in both sonics and interpretation. Those characterful French woodwinds certainly do sing. Moreover, the sound is cleaner than that given to the others, and the perspective on the orchestra is close to ideal. Monteux's version, however, is solid. It is straightforward and musical. Munch's strength comes in the last portions of the piece….In the Rhapsodie Espagnole Martinon scores again, with a reading that captures best the sense of color, sensuous atmosphere and flair the work is full of. Munch's Symphony Hall sound in Boston displays warmth and richness, and he too offers a fine reading. Monteux seems only slightly less interesting than the others….In La Valse all three present enjoyable accounts. Monteux brings a nice rhythmic lilt and a hint of playful, romantic charm. Munch emphasizes drive and elan, though he borders on being boisterous at times. Martinon sings with lyricism and luxurious sensuality….Pavane For a Dead Princess has Munch taking top honors. He imparts an air of nobility and an almost timeless quality. There is also some very beautiful harp playing….Finally, in Ma Mere l'Oye (Mother Goose) all three give very fine performances. Munch is superbly dynamic, colorful and tuneful. Monteux is poignant and loving. Martinon lays things out very clearly and nicely, and there is an easy yet animated flow to his presentation as well as a fine atmosphere of child-like spirit and fantasy. Yes, overall, I tend to favor Martinon, but there's a lot to appreciate in Munch and Monteux. I really don't think you will go wrong with any of these choices.

Tracklist:
"Bolero"
01. Bolero 15:20
"La Valse" - Choreographic Poem
02. La Valse 11:39
"Ma Mere L'Oye" - Ballet
03. Prelude 3:25
04. Danse Du Rouet Et Scene - Interlude 3:29
05. Pavane De La Belle Au Bois Dormant 1:41
06. Interlude 0:53
07. Les Entretiens De La Belle Et De La Bête 4:11
08. Interlude 0:46
09. Petit Poucet 3:20
10. Interlude 1:09
11. Laideronnette, Impératrice Des Pagodes 3:55
12. Interlude 1:23
13. Apotheose: Le Jardin Féerique 3:41

Credits:
Art Direction – Estelle Kercher
Conductor – Pierre Monteux
Liner Notes – Max Harrison
Orchestra – London Symphony Orchestra
Photography – Harald Sund

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