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Although it hasn't been publicized as much as it should, the turn of conductor John Wilson and his Sinfonia of London toward concert repertory, as opposed to film music and crossover sounds, is one of the most welcome developments on the recording scene over the last decade. There could hardly be a better example than this recording of Ravel's Daphnis et Chloé in its complete version. Ravel buffs will be interested in this 2023 release because Wilson, during COVID-19 lockdowns, made a fresh edition of the work, basing it on original rehearsal markings. For general listeners, there is likely to be a sensation that something is different but that it is hard to pin down. It is not even enough to distract from the performance itself, which is superb. Daphnis et Chloé has been proposed as an instrumental counterpart to the piano work Gaspard de la nuit in terms of sheer technical difficulty. The textures are almost impossibly subtle. To gauge the depth of Wilson's accomplishment, sample the "Danse légère et gracieuse de Daphnis" from the first part, with its incredible wind filigree at the beginning. Wilson's control over the Sinfonia of London Chorus, here and elsewhere, is extraordinary; it seems to enter imperceptibly as a quiet wash but then to have been a critical part of the texture all along. This album made classical best-seller lists in the autumn of 2023, and it was being heard by far more people than simply Ravel enthusiasts.
© James Manheim /TiVo
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Maurice Ravel, Composer - Sinfonia Of London, Orchestra, MainArtist - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist - Sinfonia of London Chorus, Choir, MainArtist
2023 Chandos Records Ltd. 2023 Chandos Records Ltd.
Maurice Ravel, Composer - Sinfonia Of London, Orchestra, MainArtist - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist - Sinfonia of London Chorus, Choir, MainArtist
2023 Chandos Records Ltd. 2023 Chandos Records Ltd.
Maurice Ravel, Composer - Sinfonia Of London, Orchestra, MainArtist - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist
2023 Chandos Records Ltd. 2023 Chandos Records Ltd.
Maurice Ravel, Composer - Sinfonia Of London, Orchestra, MainArtist - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist
2023 Chandos Records Ltd. 2023 Chandos Records Ltd.
Maurice Ravel, Composer - Sinfonia Of London, Orchestra, MainArtist - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist
2023 Chandos Records Ltd. 2023 Chandos Records Ltd.
Maurice Ravel, Composer - Sinfonia Of London, Orchestra, MainArtist - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist - Sinfonia of London Chorus, Choir, MainArtist
2023 Chandos Records Ltd. 2023 Chandos Records Ltd.
Maurice Ravel, Composer - Sinfonia Of London, Orchestra, MainArtist - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist
2023 Chandos Records Ltd. 2023 Chandos Records Ltd.
Maurice Ravel, Composer - Sinfonia Of London, Orchestra, MainArtist - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist
2023 Chandos Records Ltd. 2023 Chandos Records Ltd.
Maurice Ravel, Composer - Sinfonia Of London, Orchestra, MainArtist - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist - Sinfonia of London Chorus, Choir, MainArtist
2023 Chandos Records Ltd. 2023 Chandos Records Ltd.
Maurice Ravel, Composer - Sinfonia Of London, Orchestra, MainArtist - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist - Sinfonia of London Chorus, Choir, MainArtist
2023 Chandos Records Ltd. 2023 Chandos Records Ltd.
Maurice Ravel, Composer - Sinfonia Of London, Orchestra, MainArtist - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist
2023 Chandos Records Ltd. 2023 Chandos Records Ltd.
Maurice Ravel, Composer - Sinfonia Of London, Orchestra, MainArtist - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist - Sinfonia of London Chorus, Choir, MainArtist
2023 Chandos Records Ltd. 2023 Chandos Records Ltd.
Maurice Ravel, Composer - Sinfonia Of London, Orchestra, MainArtist - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist
2023 Chandos Records Ltd. 2023 Chandos Records Ltd.
Maurice Ravel, Composer - Sinfonia Of London, Orchestra, MainArtist - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist - Sinfonia of London Chorus, Choir, MainArtist
2023 Chandos Records Ltd. 2023 Chandos Records Ltd.
Album review
Although it hasn't been publicized as much as it should, the turn of conductor John Wilson and his Sinfonia of London toward concert repertory, as opposed to film music and crossover sounds, is one of the most welcome developments on the recording scene over the last decade. There could hardly be a better example than this recording of Ravel's Daphnis et Chloé in its complete version. Ravel buffs will be interested in this 2023 release because Wilson, during COVID-19 lockdowns, made a fresh edition of the work, basing it on original rehearsal markings. For general listeners, there is likely to be a sensation that something is different but that it is hard to pin down. It is not even enough to distract from the performance itself, which is superb. Daphnis et Chloé has been proposed as an instrumental counterpart to the piano work Gaspard de la nuit in terms of sheer technical difficulty. The textures are almost impossibly subtle. To gauge the depth of Wilson's accomplishment, sample the "Danse légère et gracieuse de Daphnis" from the first part, with its incredible wind filigree at the beginning. Wilson's control over the Sinfonia of London Chorus, here and elsewhere, is extraordinary; it seems to enter imperceptibly as a quiet wash but then to have been a critical part of the texture all along. This album made classical best-seller lists in the autumn of 2023, and it was being heard by far more people than simply Ravel enthusiasts.
© James Manheim /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 14 track(s)
- Total length: 00:54:02
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: Sinfonia of London Chorus Sinfonia Of London John Wilson
- Composer: Maurice Ravel
- Label: Chandos
- Genre: Classical Symphonic Music Symphonies
2023 Chandos Records Ltd. 2023 Chandos Records Ltd.
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