Ravel, 'Introduction and Allegro' played by Peter Noke and Julian Hellaby

[JanetteHeffernan]

Love it. Good to see you for once!

[MagicDonDino]

very interesting trascription Juliann!!

it's not easy to transport the melodie of harp, flute, clarinet and string quartet on only two piano, but is nice to hear this, thanks!

[pianopera]

It's very nice to hear this two-piano version for the first time - and you play it very well...but I must say that I prefer the version for harp, flute, clarinet and string quartet by far...

I've read somewhere that there is a recording of Ravel himself playing this?

[paulprocopolis]

@pianopera

I agree that a fair bit of colour and texture is lost in the transfer to two pianos, but at least pianists have the chance to play this truly wonderful music! Apparently Ravel was involved in a 1923 recording of this piece but I'm not sure in what capacity

[berlinzerberus]

..my friend you have deserved a much better 'tuned in piano' particularly the intonation seems to be too harsh for ravel.

amazingly played,julian!

[priscillayuen]

I agree with 〝morinoroba〞.

[priscillayuen]

I agree with 〝morinoroba〞.

[priscillayuen]

I agree with 〝morinoroba〞.

[morinoroba]

It's very fascinating piece...! I enjoyed it very much,thank you.

But I think that background man could have walked with more restraint and quietly... :-(

[paulprocopolis]

@morinoroba

Yes, indeed!