Maurice Ravel - Chamber Works (Nash Ensemble)

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Composer: Maurice Ravel

• Introduction and Allegro, M. 46
• Piano Trio in A Minor, M. 67
• La Valse, M. 72a
• String Quartet in F Major, M. 35

Nash Ensemble

    Lucy Wakeford, harp

    Philippa Davies, flute

    Richard Hosford, clarinet

    Stephanie Gonley, violin

    Jonathan Stone, violin

    Benjamin Nabarro, violin

    Lars Anders Tomter, viola

    Adrian Brendel, cello

    Simon Crawford-Phillips, piano

    Alasdair Beatson, piano

Date: 2025

Label: Onyx Classics

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The Nash Ensemble’s new album presents an all-Ravel program, showcasing the composer’s exquisite chamber music. Long associated with Ravel’s works, the ensemble delivers both beautifully crafted performances and an accessible introduction for new listeners. This recording is essential for enthusiasts of Ravel, offering a compelling and indispensable addition to any chamber music collection.

The Nash Ensemble, founded and led by Amelia Freedman, is one of Britain’s most distinguished and adventurous chamber groups, renowned internationally for its versatility and artistry. Its repertoire spans from Mozart to contemporary avant-garde works, including nearly 300 premieres and 110 commissioned pieces. The Ensemble has an extensive and award-nominated discography, featuring classical masterpieces, neglected gems, and modern compositions, including recordings of Brahms, Mendelssohn, Dvořák, Suk, Turnage, Walton, and Vaughan Williams. Regular performers at Wigmore Hall, festivals, and worldwide tours, the Nash Ensemble has received multiple Royal Philharmonic Society awards and the Edinburgh Festival Critics award, solidifying its role as a vital ambassador of British musical life.

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