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Old 05-28-2009, 12:03 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Daphnis et Chloe for Two Pianos

For those that don't know, Maurice Ravel was a French classical (romantic) composer. He is generally considered to be one of the greatest composers of his time. Daphnis et Chloe, a masterpiece written to accompany a ballet, is arguably Ravel's greatest work. It's incredibly complex, exemplifying the French impressionism movement. It's also orchestral and vocal, which brings me to the videos I found on Youtube below.

While many have tried to adapt Ravel's masterwork to piano, I've never come across an adaptation that did the original work justice. They're always either too simple or too jumbled to really deliver the raw emotion and sweeping power along with the precise intricacy. Until now.


Daphnis et Chloe by Maurice Ravel, Suit 2 "Daybreak" and "Dance Generale", for Two Pianos
Arrangement by Vyacheslav Gryaznov
Performed by Vyacheslav Gryaznov and Nikolai Kozhin

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