Customer Reviews

Bolero Etc-Lopez-Cobos

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What else can you say when a spirited performance of astoundingly inspired music is brilliantly recorded with depth and clarity as on this recording? Not only are these pieces excellent examples of Ravel's orchestral mastery; the sonics Telarc uses to tranmit them through your speakers will have you rapt with respect. The instrumental colors captured here run from excitingly vivid pizzicato stings to reflectively subdued woodwinds. The Bolero is excellent; it covers every decibel level. But, some of Ravel's slyest orchestral tricks will delight you in the Rapsodie and La Valse. This disc is well worth adding to your collection.

Main reason I bought this disc was Bolero, which is an excellent 15-minute long piece. The rest of the peices, while not what would normally attract me to buying a disc of themselves, were quite enjoyable. Reccommended for anyone who likes classical/orchestral music

Maurice Ravel - composer

Jesus Lopez-Cobos
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

- Alborado del gracioso
- Rapsodie espagnole
- Valses nobles et sentimentales
- La Valse
- Bolero

(Telarc - digital recording - 1988)

There are several excellent versions of Ravel's Bolero and this CD would be a fine choice for your collection. Along with the Bolero, this CD has several of Ravel's other most notable works, which makes this CD an even better choice. Five Stars

FYI - For those who are particular fans of Ravel, there is another CD that contains Ravel conducting his own version of Bolero, which can also be found on Amazon.