(2001) Ravel: Piano Concertos & Alborada del Gracioso Gérard Wyss The three trios by Villa-Lobos

The three trios by Villa-Lobos are youthful works

but under their traditional forms and balanced themes beats the heart of a culture that is rooted well east of Vienna

Danielle Borst

But in this case because of the text by Hermann Hesse

7 «Scène andalouse» and climaxing with the Piano Quartet

(2001) Ravel: Piano Concertos & Alborada del Gracioso Gérard Wyss The three trios by Villa-LobosA whole series of factors came together to make this recording an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. The project was born in May 2000 during a tour of South America. The orchestra, conducted by Gilbert Varga and featuring pianist Joaqun Achucarro, had performed works by Ravel to great acclaim from audiences in Chile and Argentina. This led to the idea of recording three works by this universal composer, whose Basque roots are undeniable.