Histoires naturelles (Ravel)
from Ravel: Songs (CDA67728)
1 Le paon [5'09]
2 Le grillon [3'32]
3 Le cygne [3'24]
4 Le martin-pêcheur [3'30]
5 La pintade [3'33]
19 minutes 8 seconds 5 tracks
‘Ravel's sense of colour and atmosphere is infallible … Finley's mellifluous, malleable baritone is an ideal match for this repertoire, with lines eloquently floated, nuances subtly voiced and ch ...
‘It feels inadequate just to describe this enchanting new collection from Gerald Finley and Julius Drake as the best modern recital devoted to the wonderfully varied world of Ravel's songs … Juli ...
‘These are for the most part works of cool restraint, with passion hidden beneath a jewelled surface, and Finley's wonderfully flexible voice achieves maximum effect with minimal means … Drake's ...