Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel Complete Works for Solo Piano (2025) [Official Digital Download 24/96]
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Classical | Studio Master, Official Digital Download
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Front Cover | Time - 02:23:28 minutes | 1,83 GB
Classical | Studio Master, Official Digital Download
Born in 1875, Ravel was fêted during the 1920s and ’30s as France’s greatest living composer – a remarkable achievement considering the obstacles placed in his path by the ultra-conservative Parisian musical elite of his time. (Ravel was expelled from the Paris Conservatoire twice!). His unique musical style, combining classical form and impressionistic harmony, makes his work immediately recognisable.
Compared to others, Ravel, immensely self-critical, was a slow and conscientious composer, but almost all his relatively small output remains in the repertoire and is performed and recorded regularly.
The piano was Ravel’s first instrument, and although he was no virtuoso himself, he successfully composed some of the most virtuosic pieces in the repertoire, reflecting his extraordinary understanding of the instrument and exactly what sounds and effects he wanted to achieve. He orchestrated a significant number of his piano works, which presents another challenge to the performer: once she or he has heard Ravel’s orchestration of a work, this must of course influence one’s perception of the original. (This is equally true for the listener, of course.)
Jean-Efflam Bavouzet notes: ‘I subscribe completely to Ravel’s idea that a composer does not have to be profound in order to write good music. And furthermore, owing no doubt to his modest character, Ravel rarely addresses us in the first person. He does not confide in us intimately except on the rarest occasions. At these exceptional moments, our admiration for this musical giant, for his intelligence and elegant style of writing, for his perfect proportions, give way to a wave of emotion that is difficult to contain.’
TRACKLIST
1. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: Sérénade grotesque, M 5
2. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: Jeux d’eau, M 30
3. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte, M 19
4. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: Menuet antique, M 7
5. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: Sonatine, M 40: I. Modéré
6. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: Sonatine, M 40: II. Mouvement de Menuet
7. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: Sonatine, M 40: III. Animé
8. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: Menuet, M 42
9. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: Menuet sur le nom d’Haydn, M 58
10. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: Miroirs, M 43: I. Noctuelles
11. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: Miroirs, M 43: II. Oiseaux tristes
12. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: Miroirs, M 43: III. Une barque sur l’océan
13. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: Miroirs, M 43: IV. Alborada del gracioso
14. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: Miroirs, M 43: V. La Vallée des cloches
15. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: Gaspard de la nuit, M 55: I. Ondine
16. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: Gaspard de la nuit, M 55: II. Le Gibet
17. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: Gaspard de la nuit, M 55: III. Scarbo
18. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: À la manière de… Borodine, M 63a
19. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: À la manière de… Emmanuel Chabrier, M 63b
20. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin, M 68: I. Prélude
21. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin, M 68: II. Fugue
22. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin, M 68: III. Forlane
23. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin, M 68: IV. Rigaudon
24. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin, M 68: V. Menuet
25. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin, M 68: VI. Toccata
26. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: Prélude, M 65
27. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales, M 61: I. Modéré, très franc
28. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales, M 61: II. Assez lent
29. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales, M 61: III. Modéré
30. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales, M 61: IV. Assez animé
31. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales, M 61: V. Presque lent
32. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales, M 61: VI. Vif
33. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales, M 61: VII. Moins vif
34. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Ravel: Valses nobles et se
foobar2000 1.6.2 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2025-04-01 14:42:22
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Analyzed: Jean-Efflam Bavouzet / Ravel: Complete Works for Solo Piano
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR13 -6.87 dB -28.08 dB 3:43 01-Ravel: Sérénade grotesque, M 5
DR14 -10.97 dB -31.50 dB 5:36 02-Ravel: Jeux d’eau, M 30
DR16 -10.42 dB -33.74 dB 5:54 03-Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte, M 19
DR16 -7.35 dB -29.70 dB 6:01 04-Ravel: Menuet antique, M 7
DR15 -9.32 dB -32.65 dB 4:11 05-Ravel: Sonatine, M 40: I. Modéré
DR16 -9.35 dB -34.40 dB 3:08 06-Ravel: Sonatine, M 40: II. Mouvement de Menuet
DR13 -7.98 dB -29.79 dB 4:05 07-Ravel: Sonatine, M 40: III. Animé
DR14 -16.83 dB -37.01 dB 1:17 08-Ravel: Menuet, M 42
DR15 -12.97 dB -35.22 dB 2:04 09-Ravel: Menuet sur le nom d’Haydn, M 58
DR14 -11.80 dB -32.62 dB 4:34 10-Ravel: Miroirs, M 43: I. Noctuelles
DR14 -7.52 dB -27.68 dB 4:08 11-Ravel: Miroirs, M 43: II. Oiseaux tristes
DR14 -10.73 dB -30.91 dB 7:16 12-Ravel: Miroirs, M 43: III. Une barque sur l’océan
DR16 -7.14 dB -29.25 dB 6:40 13-Ravel: Miroirs, M 43: IV. Alborada del gracioso
DR16 -16.71 dB -39.24 dB 5:29 14-Ravel: Miroirs, M 43: V. La Vallée des cloches
DR15 -7.09 dB -31.46 dB 6:49 15-Ravel: Gaspard de la nuit, M 55: I. Ondine
DR18 -15.70 dB -40.16 dB 6:00 16-Ravel: Gaspard de la nuit, M 55: II. Le Gibet
DR17 -5.16 dB -28.09 dB 9:24 17-Ravel: Gaspard de la nuit, M 55: III. Scarbo
DR13 -9.18 dB -31.65 dB 1:41 18-Ravel: À la manière de… Borodine, M 63a
DR14 -18.69 dB -37.93 dB 2:15 19-Ravel: À la manière de… Emmanuel Chabrier, M 63b
DR13 -11.32 dB -30.43 dB 2:56 20-Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin, M 68: I. Prélude
DR14 -15.65 dB -36.65 dB 3:17 21-Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin, M 68: II. Fugue
DR14 -12.51 dB -32.23 dB 5:06 22-Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin, M 68: III. Forlane
DR15 -9.97 dB -29.69 dB 3:18 23-Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin, M 68: IV. Rigaudon
DR17 -9.48 dB -35.39 dB 5:20 24-Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin, M 68: V. Menuet
DR14 -7.52 dB -27.68 dB 4:08 25-Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin, M 68: VI. Toccata
DR13 -20.76 dB -40.30 dB 1:32 26-Ravel: Prélude, M 65
DR14 -7.27 dB -25.10 dB 1:20 27-Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales, M 61: I. Modéré, très franc
DR17 -10.61 dB -35.59 dB 2:13 28-Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales, M 61: II. Assez lent
DR15 -13.03 dB -33.55 dB 1:32 29-Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales, M 61: III. Modéré
DR13 -13.51 dB -31.89 dB 1:02 30-Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales, M 61: IV. Assez animé
DR12 -20.34 dB -38.23 dB 1:33 31-Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales, M 61: V. Presque lent
DR11 -13.17 dB -31.68 dB 0:40 32-Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales, M 61: VI. Vif
DR14 -7.67 dB -27.28 dB 2:49 33-Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales, M 61: VII. Moins vif
DR16 -14.86 dB -37.87 dB 3:59 34-Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales, M 61: VIII. Épilogue
DR16 -4.83 dB -27.50 dB 12:26 35-Ravel: La Valse, M 72b
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Number of tracks: 35
Official DR value: DR15
Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 1924 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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log date: 2025-04-01 14:42:22
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Analyzed: Jean-Efflam Bavouzet / Ravel: Complete Works for Solo Piano
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR13 -6.87 dB -28.08 dB 3:43 01-Ravel: Sérénade grotesque, M 5
DR14 -10.97 dB -31.50 dB 5:36 02-Ravel: Jeux d’eau, M 30
DR16 -10.42 dB -33.74 dB 5:54 03-Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte, M 19
DR16 -7.35 dB -29.70 dB 6:01 04-Ravel: Menuet antique, M 7
DR15 -9.32 dB -32.65 dB 4:11 05-Ravel: Sonatine, M 40: I. Modéré
DR16 -9.35 dB -34.40 dB 3:08 06-Ravel: Sonatine, M 40: II. Mouvement de Menuet
DR13 -7.98 dB -29.79 dB 4:05 07-Ravel: Sonatine, M 40: III. Animé
DR14 -16.83 dB -37.01 dB 1:17 08-Ravel: Menuet, M 42
DR15 -12.97 dB -35.22 dB 2:04 09-Ravel: Menuet sur le nom d’Haydn, M 58
DR14 -11.80 dB -32.62 dB 4:34 10-Ravel: Miroirs, M 43: I. Noctuelles
DR14 -7.52 dB -27.68 dB 4:08 11-Ravel: Miroirs, M 43: II. Oiseaux tristes
DR14 -10.73 dB -30.91 dB 7:16 12-Ravel: Miroirs, M 43: III. Une barque sur l’océan
DR16 -7.14 dB -29.25 dB 6:40 13-Ravel: Miroirs, M 43: IV. Alborada del gracioso
DR16 -16.71 dB -39.24 dB 5:29 14-Ravel: Miroirs, M 43: V. La Vallée des cloches
DR15 -7.09 dB -31.46 dB 6:49 15-Ravel: Gaspard de la nuit, M 55: I. Ondine
DR18 -15.70 dB -40.16 dB 6:00 16-Ravel: Gaspard de la nuit, M 55: II. Le Gibet
DR17 -5.16 dB -28.09 dB 9:24 17-Ravel: Gaspard de la nuit, M 55: III. Scarbo
DR13 -9.18 dB -31.65 dB 1:41 18-Ravel: À la manière de… Borodine, M 63a
DR14 -18.69 dB -37.93 dB 2:15 19-Ravel: À la manière de… Emmanuel Chabrier, M 63b
DR13 -11.32 dB -30.43 dB 2:56 20-Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin, M 68: I. Prélude
DR14 -15.65 dB -36.65 dB 3:17 21-Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin, M 68: II. Fugue
DR14 -12.51 dB -32.23 dB 5:06 22-Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin, M 68: III. Forlane
DR15 -9.97 dB -29.69 dB 3:18 23-Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin, M 68: IV. Rigaudon
DR17 -9.48 dB -35.39 dB 5:20 24-Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin, M 68: V. Menuet
DR14 -7.52 dB -27.68 dB 4:08 25-Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin, M 68: VI. Toccata
DR13 -20.76 dB -40.30 dB 1:32 26-Ravel: Prélude, M 65
DR14 -7.27 dB -25.10 dB 1:20 27-Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales, M 61: I. Modéré, très franc
DR17 -10.61 dB -35.59 dB 2:13 28-Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales, M 61: II. Assez lent
DR15 -13.03 dB -33.55 dB 1:32 29-Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales, M 61: III. Modéré
DR13 -13.51 dB -31.89 dB 1:02 30-Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales, M 61: IV. Assez animé
DR12 -20.34 dB -38.23 dB 1:33 31-Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales, M 61: V. Presque lent
DR11 -13.17 dB -31.68 dB 0:40 32-Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales, M 61: VI. Vif
DR14 -7.67 dB -27.28 dB 2:49 33-Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales, M 61: VII. Moins vif
DR16 -14.86 dB -37.87 dB 3:59 34-Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales, M 61: VIII. Épilogue
DR16 -4.83 dB -27.50 dB 12:26 35-Ravel: La Valse, M 72b
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Number of tracks: 35
Official DR value: DR15
Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 1924 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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