Has there been a more successful relaunch than that of the Sinfonia of London? John Wilson's decision to re-form the group in 2018, with musicians handpicked by the conductor, has been heralded by audiences and critics alike. Following several highly acclaimed recordings, including its debut recording of Erich Wolfgang Korngold's orchestral music, the orchestra made its live debut at the 2021 BBC Proms to rave reviews. For this recording, Wilson and the Sinfonia turn to the orchestral music of Maurice Ravel, though much of ...
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Has there been a more successful relaunch than that of the Sinfonia of London? John Wilson's decision to re-form the group in 2018, with musicians handpicked by the conductor, has been heralded by audiences and critics alike. Following several highly acclaimed recordings, including its debut recording of Erich Wolfgang Korngold's orchestral music, the orchestra made its live debut at the 2021 BBC Proms to rave reviews. For this recording, Wilson and the Sinfonia turn to the orchestral music of Maurice Ravel, though much of it began its life as piano music. As prominently displayed in the graphics, the premiere recordings of two original editions of the composer's ballet music are included: Ma Mère l'Oye and Boléro, the latter of which was restored by Wilson. The program starts with La Valse: conceived as a ballet, Ravel's whirlwind tribute to Johann Strauss II and Vienna of the 1850s has become a welcome standard concert piece. Pavane pour une infante défunte, among the most popular of the composer's...
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