Maurice Ravel - Complete Orchestral Works, Vol. IV (Ludovic Morlot)

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Composer: Maurice Ravel

1. Sites auriculaires, M. 8/13: I. Habanera
2. Sites auriculaires, M. 8/13: II. Entre cloches
3. Miroirs, M. 43: No. 3, Une barque sur l'océan
4. Miroirs, M. 43: No. 4, Alborada del gracioso
5. Mélodies hébraïques, M. A22: No. 1, Kaddisch. Lent
6. Chants populaires, M. A17: No. 4, Chanson hébraïque (Sung in German)
7. Mélodies hébraïques, M. A22: No. 2, L'énigme éternelle. Tranquillo (Sung in German)
8. Rapsodie espagnole, M. 54: I. Prélude à la nuit
9. Rapsodie espagnole, M. 54: II. Malagueña
10. Rapsodie espagnole, M. 54: III. Habanera
11. Rapsodie espagnole, M. 54: IV. Feria
12. Boléro, M. 81

Rinat Shaham, mezzo-soprano

Barcelona Symphony Orchestra

Ludovic Morlot, conductor

Date: 2026

Label: L'Auditori

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Influenced by his Basque heritage, Maurice Ravel frequently incorporated Hispanic themes into his orchestral and keyboard works. This collection spans notable compositions like Sites auriculaires, originally for two pianos and newly orchestrated by Kenneth Hesketh, and orchestrated movements from Miroirs, including Une barque sur l’océan and the virtuosic Alborada del gracioso. The program also features Ravel’s evocative Jewish vocal settings, marked by the premiere recording of his 1924 orchestration of Chanson hébraïque, alongside the iconic, dance-driven Rapsodie espagnole and the hypnotically crescendoing Boléro. Together, these works highlight Ravel’s masterful orchestration, rhythmic invention, and rich cultural synthesis.

Ludovic Morlot (b. 1973) is an internationally acclaimed French conductor known for his dynamic stage presence, elegant leadership, and innovative concert programming. Trained at the Royal Academy of Music, he gained global recognition during his eight-year tenure as Music Director of the Seattle Symphony, where his adventurous repertoire, creative collaborations, and recordings yielded five Grammy Awards and Gramophone’s 2018 Orchestra of the Year honor. Currently serving as Conductor Emeritus in Seattle and Associate Artist of the BBC Philharmonic, Morlot regularly guest-conducts premier global ensembles, including the Berlin, New York, and Boston Philharmonic orchestras, and remains an active mentor at the Royal Academy and Colburn School.

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