Samson François - Ravel Piano Concerto in G major movt2 Adagio assai

Ravel Piano Concerto in G major movt2 Adagio assai

Samson François (piano)
André Cluytens (conductor)
Orchestre de la Societe des Concerts du Conservatoire


Salle Wagram, Paris, 1959

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[Paulo78180]

A partir de 4:26, Samson François dans toute sa splendeur!

[Máté Csabai]

This is the most beautiful music ever composed. I've heard it at least a thousand times.

[GA4N]

Ils sont patauds .

[MuseDuCafe]

François was one of the most eccentric and amazing pianist / musicians -- and he pretty much 'owned' Ravel. This recording, both concerti, is still available (budget re-release, folks!). The performances are, all round, just wonderful. Of many fine recorded performances of the Ravel Concerti, these with François are 'archive / definitive.' Thank you so much.

[Alma Ambrosi-Santamaria]

One of the most beautiful music I've ever heard. The opening of the flute is perfect. Thanks to Ravel for this amazing piece.

[raginbald33]

Outre le génie de Samson François, il faut également louer le chef, André Cluytens, et le fondu de l'orchestre, qui accompagne sans s'imposer, chaque détail demeurant néanmoins parfaitement audible.

[Gouiverneur]

A friend gave me this LP when she moved. The Bolero side was worn out, but the Concerto side was like new. Years later, while in Paris at the restaurant in Gertrude Stein's old house, my host asked my favorite composer; I replied, "Ravel - but only a French pianist can play him perfectly" (without either of us mentioning Samson Francois by name). My host replied that he used to turn pages for him, and keep him from falling off the bench, so I knew that we were talking of the same person.

[Limousin78]

Extraordinaire. Pour moi, c'est du même niveau que Goldberg par Gould. Chaque note a sa vie propre, aucune n'est négligée, aucun raccourci. Ca a presque l'air facile, et pourtant les autres interprètes (dont Michelangeli et Grimaud sur Youtube) paraissent patauds en comparaison.

[Paulo78180]

Ravel dans toute sa splendeur...sublimé par Samson François!

[MrNoctistenebris]

Ravel dans toute sa splendeur ;-)