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Release Date: Tuesday 20 April 2010
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The music of three nations-Britain, Spain and France-inspired Debussy's Images for orchestra, which occupied him from 1905 to 1912. Originally conceived for two pianos, this third set draws on several folk songs in its outer movements, the tripartite middle movement evoking in musical terms Spanish sights, sounds and fragrances. Vivid orchestrations by the composer or admired colleagues of short piano pieces likewise embrace contrasting moods and national characters.
Images
Pour le piano: II. Sarabande (arr. M. Ravel for orchestra)
Danse, `Tarentelle styrienne` (arr. M. Ravel for orchestra)
Marche ecossaise sur un theme populaire (version for orchestra)
La plus que lente (version for orchestra)