Ravel, Maurice - Gaspard de la nuit / Miroirs / Jeux d'eau - Barto, Tzimon (piano)
This CD features renowned pianist Tzimon Barto with a selection of the great piano works by Maurice Ravel. Tzimon Barto is known for his refreshing approach to known repertoire, as well as his broad range of tonal colour, qualities tailor-made for the piano music of Ravel. Barto's musical maturity, superb technique, and endless colour palette have made him one of the most radiant and unique personalities in the music world.
This disc follows on the enthusiastic press and success of Tzimon Barto's début on Ondine - featuring keyboard pieces by Rameau (ODE 1067-2).
The booklet includes liner notes by Ravel expert Étienne Rousseau-Plotto (author of the biography: Ravel. Portraits basques, Anglet: Séguier 2004) who also contributed with rare photographs of Ravel and historic illustrations from his private collection.
Tzimon Barto, piano
Maurice Ravel
Gaspard de la nuit
1 I. Ondine
2 II. Le Gibet
3 III. Scarbo
Miroirs
4 I. Noctuelles
5 II. Oiseaux tristes
6 III. Une barque sur l'océan
7 IV. Alborada del gracioso
8 V. La Vallée des cloches
9 Jeux d'eau