Podcast appearances and mentions of Maurice Ravel

Who doesn't love more music? Starting this season, we'll be releasing occasional bonus episodes. We kick it off with a great performance of a suite from Ravel's ballet Daphnis and Chloe. Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alec and Nick return to podcasting to discuss their special respective connections to classical music. The conversation employs a back-to-basics overview of the form: what is classical music? What is NOT classical music? What was and is it? Taking a zoomed-out approach, the episode spans the culture, mechanics, operations, and evolution of classical music: arriving at an assessment of the “audacity of its form” in relationship to the dysfunction and cosmopolitanism of contemporary society. Johann Sebastian Bach, Igor Stravinsky, Richard Strauss, Maurice Ravel, Erik Satie, John Cage, Morton Feldman, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and even … Béla Fleck & the Flecktones are all mentioned. 

This composer had way more impact on the 20th century than you realize! Join us as we celebrate his life at 150 and look at how he achieved this unique sound, why he was kicked out of school twice, and enjoy a performance of his string quartet. Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

C'est dans le cadre de l'Orangerie d'Auteuil que Philippe Bianconi se produira en récital le 5 septembre à 20h, à l'occasion de la 25ème édition d'un festival qu'il connait bien dont il est, depuis des années, l'une des fidèles. Il y jouera des pièces de Franz Liszt, Maurice Ravel ainsi qu'Eric Tanguy et parrainera l'un des nouveaux talents invités cette année, à savoir la toute jeune pianiste Arielle Beck. Mention légales : Vos données de connexion, dont votre adresse IP, sont traités par Radio Classique, responsable de traitement, sur la base de son intérêt légitime, par l'intermédiaire de son sous-traitant Ausha, à des fins de réalisation de statistiques agréées et de lutte contre la fraude. Ces données sont supprimées en temps réel pour la finalité statistique et sous cinq mois à compter de la collecte à des fins de lutte contre la fraude. Pour plus d'informations sur les traitements réalisés par Radio Classique et exercer vos droits, consultez notre Politique de confidentialité.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

durée : 01:00:10 - Mixtape : Ravel vers l'infini et au-delà ! - par : Thomas Vergracht - La musique de Maurice Ravel a infusé dans l'imaginaire de tellement de compositeurs d'aujourd'hui, de toutes les esthétiques... On embarque pour une vraie expérience : une heure de musique en continue, entre Ravel et aujourd'hui, vers l'infini et au-delà ! - réalisé par : Lionel Quantin Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Viridian Strings presents string quartets by Joseph Haydn and Maurice Ravel, plus two world premiere performances of music by Ben Webster and by Cherie Van Maanen and Tom Childs.

In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking to Harold O'Neal. Harold is an acclaimed pianist, composer, producer, and storyteller, celebrated across jazz, classical, film, and pop genres. His versatility and creativity have earned him wide recognition in both artistic and innovation circles. His experiance and perspective has really made me think a lot about some things in my life and I think you will too.More about Harold. Born in Arusha, Tanzania and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. He demonstrated an early talent for music, playing piano by ear from the age of four. His piano work bridges jazz and classical traditions, prompting critics like The New York Times to liken him to legends such as Duke Ellington, Kenny Kirkland, and Maurice Ravel. He's been awarded a prestigious fellowship with the Royal Society of Arts—an honor shared by historical figures like Charles Dickens, Benjamin Franklin, and Stephen Hawking. He served as a creative expert on Pixar's Oscar-winning film Soul and has worked with high-profile artists and institutions—including U2, Jay-Z, George Clooney (as music director), the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Aloe Blacc, and the United Nations. In addition, he is keynote speaker and creative strategist at events hosted by Google, NASA's JPL, TEDx, World Economic Forum, TIME, and more. (hHarold masterfully blends musical excellence, storytelling, and innovation. Whether through solo performance, collaboration with major artists, creative advising in film, or thought leadership on creativity, his work crosses boundaries and inspires across fields. It's no wonder he's considered one of the most inventive and compelling musicians of his generation.

durée : 00:05:06 - Musique matin - par : Max Dozolme - Hier je vous parlais des reflets magiques du Clair de Lune de Gabriel Fauré, une pièce qu'admirait beaucoup un élève de Fauré. C'est Maurice Ravel, un compositeur qui a dédié à son professeur sa première grande pièce pour piano. Une pièce aquatique là encore… Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

durée : 00:04:22 - "Sur les traces de..." Episode 2 : Ravel - À l'occasion des 150 ans de la naissance de Ravel, nous vous emmenons déambuler dans les rues de Ciboure et de Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Reportage en compagnie du pianiste Bertrand Chamayou. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Cette « simple étude orchestrale » selon son compositeur connaît un immense succès depuis sa création. Elle est mâtinée d'influences russe et américaine, on peut y reconnaître notamment la rythmique des usines Ford, visitées par Maurice Ravel lors d'un séjour aux Etats-Unis. Mention légales : Vos données de connexion, dont votre adresse IP, sont traités par Radio Classique, responsable de traitement, sur la base de son intérêt légitime, par l'intermédiaire de son sous-traitant Ausha, à des fins de réalisation de statistiques agréées et de lutte contre la fraude. Ces données sont supprimées en temps réel pour la finalité statistique et sous cinq mois à compter de la collecte à des fins de lutte contre la fraude. Pour plus d'informations sur les traitements réalisés par Radio Classique et exercer vos droits, consultez notre Politique de confidentialité.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

durée : 01:28:39 - Musique matin été du mardi 12 août 2025 - par : Gabrielle Oliveira-Guyon - Improvisateur hors pair et jazzman touche-à-tout, le vibraphoniste Franck Tortiller offre au public, accompagné du Quatuor Debussy, un tout nouveau disque hommage à Maurice Ravel. - réalisé par : Emmanuel Benito Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

durée : 00:28:51 - Franck Tortiller, vibraphoniste - Improvisateur hors pair et jazzman touche-à-tout, le vibraphoniste Franck Tortiller offre au public, accompagné du Quatuor Debussy, un tout nouveau disque hommage à Maurice Ravel. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

In the mid-1920s, Maurice Ravel wrote a letter to the legendary composition teacher Nadia Boulanger. Boulanger's class was a mecca for composers, both young and old, and musicians from all over the world vied to study with her. But Ravel's letter wasn't on his own behalf. Instead, he urged Boulanger to take on a young student whom Ravel himself had declined to teach. He wrote: "There is a musician here endowed with the most brilliant, most enchanting, and perhaps the most profound talent: George Gershwin. His worldwide success no longer satisfies him, for he is aiming higher. He knows that he lacks the technical means to achieve his goal. In teaching him those means, one might ruin his talent. Would you have the courage, which I wouldn't dare have, to undertake this awesome responsibility?" Boulanger also declined to take Gershwin as a student, fearing, like Ravel, that she might damage his spontaneity and dynamic jazz sensibility. Whether or not the famous story is true (that Ravel turned down Gershwin's request to study with him by saying, “Why be a second-rate Ravel when you are a first-rate Gershwin?”) we may never know. But the two composers were friendly, and formed something of a mutual admiration society. Today, in this fourth collaboration with G. Henle Publishers in honor of their Ravel and Friends project, we're going to explore the connections between these two great composers: their friendship, their mutual influence, and the profound ways jazz infused itself into Ravel's music, particularly in his Violin Sonata and Piano Concerto in G. From the moment he discovered it, Ravel adored jazz, and like many French composers of the time, allowed its influence to permeate his work in ways both explicit and subtle. Join us!  

durée : 00:27:26 - Jean-Frédéric Neuburger, pianiste et compositeur - Un riche programme estival attend le pianiste Jean-Frédéric Neuburger. De Prades au festival Ravel en passant par la Roque d'Anthéron, il fera la part-belle à Maurice Ravel et Pierre Boulez sans oublier son travail de compositeur. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

durée : 01:29:40 - Musique matin été du vendredi 01 août 2025 - par : Gabrielle Oliveira-Guyon - Un riche programme estival attend le pianiste Jean-Frédéric Neuburger. De Prades au festival Ravel en passant par la Roque d'Anthéron, il fera la part-belle à Maurice Ravel et Pierre Boulez sans oublier son travail de compositeur. - réalisé par : Delphine Keravec Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Invité : - Pierre Korzilius, musicologue et commissaire de l'exposition Ravel Boléro à la Philharmonie de Paris    Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Invité : - Pierre Korzilius, musicologue et commissaire de l'exposition Ravel Boléro à la Philharmonie de Paris    Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

This week on The Sound Kitchen, you'll hear the answer to the question about Togo's media ban. There's listener news, a surprise guest to tell you all about the ePOP video competition, “The Listener's Corner”, and Erwan Rome's “Music from Erwan”. All that and the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click the “Play” button above and enjoy!  Hello everyone! Welcome to The Sound Kitchen weekly podcast, published every Saturday – here on our website, or wherever you get your podcasts. You'll hear the winners' names announced and the week's quiz question, along with all the other ingredients you've grown accustomed to: your letters and essays, “On This Day”, quirky facts and news, interviews, and great music … so be sure and listen every week. The ePOP video competition is open! The ePOP video competition is sponsored by the RFI department “Planète Radio”, whose mission is to give a voice to the voiceless. ePOP focuses on the environment and how climate change has affected “ordinary” people. The ePOP contest is your space to ensure these voices are heard.  How do you do it? With a three-minute ePOP video. It should be pure testimony, captured by your lens: the spoken word reigns supreme. No tricks, no music, no text on the screen. Just the raw authenticity of an encounter, in horizontal format (16:9). An ePOP film is a razor-sharp look at humanity that challenges, moves, and enlightens. From June 12 to September 12, 2025, ePOP invites you to reach out, open your eyes, and create that unique bridge between a person and the world. Join the ePOP community and make reality vibrate! Click here for all the information you need.  We expect to be overwhelmed with entries from the English speakers! Erwan and I are busy cooking up special shows with your music requests, so get them in! Send your music requests to thesoundkitchen@rfi.fr Tell us why you like the piece of music, too – it makes it more interesting for us all! Facebook: Be sure to send your photos to thesoundkitchen@rfi.fr for the RFI English Listeners Forum banner! More tech news: Did you know we have a YouTube channel? Just go to YouTube and write “RFI English” in the search bar, and there we are! Be sure to subscribe to see all our videos. Would you like to learn French? RFI is here to help you! Our website “Le Français facile avec RFI” has news broadcasts in slow, simple French, as well as bilingual radio dramas (with real actors!) and exercises to practice what you have heard. Go to our website and get started! At the top of the page, click on “Test level” and you'll be counselled to the best-suited activities for your level. Do not give up! As Lidwien van Dixhoorn, the head of “Le Français facile” service, told me: “Bathe your ears in the sound of the language, and eventually, you'll get it.” She should know – Lidwien is Dutch and came to France hardly able to say “bonjour” and now she heads this key RFI department – so stick with it! Be sure you check out our wonderful podcasts! In addition to the news articles on our site, with in-depth analysis of current affairs in France and across the globe, we have several podcasts that will leave you hungry for more. There's Spotlight on France, Spotlight on Africa, The International Report, and of course, The Sound Kitchen. We also have an award-winning bilingual series – an old-time radio show, with actors (!) to help you learn French, called Les voisins du 12 bis.  Remember, podcasts are radio, too! As you see, sound is still quite present in the RFI English service. Please keep checking our website for updates on the latest from our journalists. You never know what we'll surprise you with! To listen to our podcasts from your PC, go to our website; you'll see “Podcasts” at the top of the page. You can either listen directly or subscribe and receive them directly on your mobile phone. To listen to our podcasts from your mobile phone, slide through the tabs just under the lead article (the first tab is “Headline News”) until you see “Podcasts”, and choose your show.  Teachers take note! I save postcards and stamps from all over the world to send to you for your students. If you would like stamps and postcards for your students, just write and let me know. The address is english.service@rfi.fr  If you would like to donate stamps and postcards, feel free! Our address is listed below.  Independent RFI English Clubs: Be sure to always include Audrey Iattoni (audrey.iattoni@rfi.fr) from our Listener Relations department in your RFI Club correspondence. Remember to copy me (thesoundkitchen@rfi.fr) when you write to her so that I know what is going on, too. N.B.: You do not need to send her your quiz answers! Email overload! This week's quiz: On 21 June, I asked you a question about our article “Togo suspends French broadcasters RFI, France 24 for three months”. We were informed on June 16th. Togo has accused us of biased and inaccurate reporting. The shutdown followed protests in the country's capital, Lomé, in early June. You were to send in the answers to these two questions: What is the name of Togo's president, and what is the reason for the protests? The answers are: The name of Togo's president is Faure Gnassingbé. The reason for the protests is due to, to quote the RFI English article:  “… increasing pressure from critics over recent changes in the constitution that could effectively keep Gnassingbé in power indefinitely. Critics have called the changes a constitutional coup.” Faure Gnassingbé was elected in 2005. He's the son of Gnassingbé Eyadéma, who was president for 38 years. At the time of his death, Gnassingbé Eyadéma was the longest-serving leader in modern African history. In addition to the quiz question, there was the bonus question: “Have you ever made a mistake that ended up saving you?” It was suggested by Jayanta Chakrabarty from New Delhi, India. Do you have a bonus question idea? Send it to thesoundkitchen@rfi.fr The winners are: Sultan Mahmud Sarker, the president of the Shetu RFI Fan Club in Naogaon, Bangladesh. Sultan is also the winner of this week's bonus question. Congratulations, Sultan, on your double win. Also on the list of lucky winners this week are Ferhat Bezazel, the president of the RFI Butterflies Club Ain Kechara in West Skikda, Algeria, and RFI Listeners Club members Rubi Saikia from Assam, India, as well as Nasyr Muhammad from Katsina State, Nigeria. Last but not least, there's RFI English listener Kalyani Basak from Kerala State, India. Congratulations, winners! Here's the music you heard on this week's programme: “Raga Charu Keshi” played by Ravi Shankar; traditional music from Togo performed by the Flutistes Kotokoli; “The Flight of the Bumblebee” by Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov; “The Cakewalk” from Children's Corner by Claude Debussy, performed by the composer, and the Quartet in F major by Maurice Ravel, performed by the  Alban Berg Quartet.   Do you have a music request? Send it to thesoundkitchen@rfi.fr This week's question ... you must listen to the show to participate. After you've listened to the show, watch the video and re-read Dhananjay Khadilikar's article “Swiss exoplanet pioneer reflects on Earth's place in the cosmos”, which will help you with the answer. You have until 22 September to enter this week's quiz; the winners will be announced on the 27 September podcast. When you enter, be sure to send your postal address with your answer, and if you have one, your RFI Listeners Club membership number. Send your answers to: english.service@rfi.fr or Susan Owensby RFI – The Sound Kitchen 80, rue Camille Desmoulins 92130 Issy-les-Moulineaux France Click here to learn how to win a special Sound Kitchen prize. Click here to find out how you can become a member of the RFI Listeners Club, or form your own official RFI Club.   

El director de la Orquesta Sinfónica de Melbourne guiará a la de Sídney durante tres noches en las que presenta 'Postcards of Spain', con repertorio de Manuel de Falla y Maurice Ravel. Hablamos con él sobre música, de lo que siente al dirigir en la Ópera de Sídney y de estos dos genios de la historia contemporánea.

durée : 01:27:59 - En pistes ! du mardi 24 juin 2025 - par : Emilie Munera, Rodolphe Bruneau Boulmier - Voici une nouvelle interprétation d'un jalon du répertoire, le quatuor de Maurice Ravel, associé à des improvisations de jazz ! A découvrir aussi, la compositrice et pianiste néerlandaise Henriëtte Bosmans dont un nouvel enregistrement remet au premier plan sa musique instrumentale et vocale... Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

durée : 01:27:59 - En pistes ! du mardi 24 juin 2025 - par : Emilie Munera, Rodolphe Bruneau Boulmier - Voici une nouvelle interprétation d'un jalon du répertoire, le quatuor de Maurice Ravel, associé à des improvisations de jazz ! A découvrir aussi, la compositrice et pianiste néerlandaise Henriëtte Bosmans dont un nouvel enregistrement remet au premier plan sa musique instrumentale et vocale... Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

As festas juninas, tão celebradas no Brasil, especialmente no Nordeste, são muito mais do que tradições populares: elas carregam significados profundos e simbólicos que remontam às antigas culturas europeias e se mesclam às raízes indígenas e africanas do nosso país. Neste episódio, o professor Paulo Tarcísio, da Nova Acrópole de João Pessoa, compartilha conosco uma reflexão filosófica sobre a origem, os símbolos e os significados dessa festividade tão rica. Com base no solstício de verão no hemisfério norte e o solstício de inverno no hemisfério sul, as festas juninas celebram a abundância, a fertilidade, a purificação e a união. Elementos como o milho, a fogueira, os balões, as danças e as bandeirinhas são repletos de simbolismo, representando tanto os frutos da terra quanto a luz que vence a escuridão. Paulo destaca a importância de adaptarmos esses símbolos à nossa realidade e convida à reflexão sobre o valor da gratidão, da convivência e da virtude, em meio às tradições culturais. Este episódio é um convite a vivenciar com consciência e profundidade as festas juninas, fortalecendo os laços afetivos e reconhecendo a riqueza simbólica que permeia nossas celebrações. Participantes: Paulo Tarcísio e Pedro Guimarães  Trilha Sonora: Jeux d'eau de Maurice Ravel

Der „Boléro“ von Maurice Ravel ist der perfekte Ohrwurm – und war 1928 eine kleine musikalische Revolution. Was nicht nur mit der erotischen Uraufführung des Stücks zu tun hat.

"Bolero", le dernier film de Anne Fontaine été présenté au Milano Film Festival, hors compétition. La biographie d'une des oeuvres musicales plus connues au monde et le conte du procès de création plus compliqué pour Maurice Ravel, une histoire pas connue et très intéressante. The post “Bolero”, interview avec la réalisatrice Anne Fontaine appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Maurice Ravel - Alborada del GraciosoLyon National Orchestra Leonard Slatkin, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.572887Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

This year marks the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of Maurice Ravel's birth. So we have been hearing a lot of him. Jay plays two pieces by him—two of his best, and most typical. There are also Spanish songs, by Obradors and Rodrigo. Some Schumann, some Vaughan Williams, and so on. Plus several stories—personal ones. An enriching, smile-making program. Obradors, “Del cabello más sutil” Rodrigo, “De ronda” Bernstein, Sonata for Clarinet and Piano Beethoven, “Leonore” Overture No. 3 Vaughan Williams, “Linden Lea” Ravel, “Pavane for a Dead Princess” Schumann, Sonata in D minor for Piano and Violin Handel, “Son nata a lagrimar,” from “Giulio Cesare” Ravel, “The Fairy Garden” from the “Mother Goose” Suite

durée : 00:12:33 - Ravel : intégrale de l'œuvre pour piano seul, par Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Vingt ans après une première intégrale de l'œuvre pour piano de Maurice Ravel sous le label MDG, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet se confronte à nouveau aux partitions du compositeur dont on célèbre cette année le 150ème anniversaire de la naissance.

durée : 00:12:33 - Ravel : intégrale de l'œuvre pour piano seul, par Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Vingt ans après une première intégrale de l'œuvre pour piano de Maurice Ravel sous le label MDG, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet se confronte à nouveau aux partitions du compositeur dont on célèbre cette année le 150ème anniversaire de la naissance.

Charlamos con los integrantes del cuarteto de saxofones Kebyart acerca de su nuevo álbum Unraveled, Homage to Maurice Ravel.

durée : 01:58:15 - Ravel, 150ème anniversaire de la naissance : Ma discothèque idéale - par : Philippe Cassard - Une petite discographie idéale des enregistrements de Maurice Ravel, à l'occasion du 150e anniversaire de sa naissance. - réalisé par : Philippe Petit

Ravel wrote something so difficult he couldn't even play it, and he even dared to criticize others' performances! Linda Carducci and John Banther dive into a work that challenges the most virtuosic of soloists, its frightening accompanying poetry, and what exactly makes it so difficult. Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of French electronic music over the last hundred years is one of artistic and technical innovations that changed the course of contemporary music. The late 19th century stylistic inventions of GABRIEL FAURÉ, MAURICE RAVEL, and CLAUDE DEBUSSY led to the emergence of Impressionism and Minimalism in the 20th century—while the revolutionary innovations of ERIK SATIE laid the foundation for ambient background music and personal music for solo piano. At the same time, the invention of playable French electronic instruments like the “Ondes Martenot” in 1928, accelerated the arrival of live electronic performance, and the French brilliance in style and design produced exceptionally refined sonic and textural quality in recordings after mid-century. On this transmission of HEARTS of SPACE, a look at French ambient and electronic music from the 1970's to now, on a program called "AMBIANCE FRANÇAIS." Music is by DEBUSSY via TOMITA, JEAN MICHEL JARRE, THIERRY DAVID, CHRISTIAN WITTMAN, PAUL SAUVANET, and AIR. https://bit.ly/HOS-1394. [ view playlist ] [ view Flickr image gallery ] [ play 30 second MP3 promo ]

Maurice Ravel - Introduction and AllegroPer Flemstrom, flute Frederik Fors, clarinet Ellen Bodtker, harp Sjur Bjareke, double bass Vertavo String QuartetMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.555328Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

durée : 00:12:38 - Le Disque classique du jour du vendredi 28 mars 2025 - À l'occasion des 150 ans de Maurice Ravel cette année, ce disque présente un voyage musical entremêlant les styles de Ravel et du baroque français, en particulier les œuvres de François Couperin.

durée : 00:12:38 - Le Disque classique du jour du vendredi 28 mars 2025 - À l'occasion des 150 ans de Maurice Ravel cette année, ce disque présente un voyage musical entremêlant les styles de Ravel et du baroque français, en particulier les œuvres de François Couperin.

Maurice Ravel - A Barque on the OceanFrancois-Jean Thiollier, pianoMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.558058Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

durée : 01:28:21 - En pistes ! du vendredi 21 mars 2025 - par : Emilie Munera, Rodolphe Bruneau Boulmier - L'art de la fugue à la viole de gambe, la suite des hommages rendus à Maurice Ravel avec un disque du pianiste Bertrand Chamayou, mais aussi les plus beaux airs de l'opéra vénitien du XVIIIe siècle avec la soprano Sophie Junker...

durée : 01:28:21 - En pistes ! du vendredi 21 mars 2025 - par : Emilie Munera, Rodolphe Bruneau Boulmier - L'art de la fugue à la viole de gambe, la suite des hommages rendus à Maurice Ravel avec un disque du pianiste Bertrand Chamayou, mais aussi les plus beaux airs de l'opéra vénitien du XVIIIe siècle avec la soprano Sophie Junker...

Nous sommes au soir du 22 novembre 1928. Le tout Paris, la crème de la crème de la « bonne société », le gratin du monde politico-culturel, se presse à l'Opéra Garnier. On est venu pour assister à la création du « Boléro », le nouveau ballet de Maurice Ravel. Dans la fosse, le chef Walther Straram dirige son orchestre. Le journal « Le Figaro » décrit le ballet comme une «évocation de l'Espagne dansante en une taverne de faubourg sous la lampe de cuivre accrochée aux solives; muletiers et contrebandiers acclament la danseuse qui bondit sur la table, aux sons d'une musique magicienne, sa danse s'exalte de plus en plus». La danseuse se nomme Ida Rubinstein, elle a plus de quarante ans. La chorégraphie est signée Bronislava Nijinska, maîtresse de ballet russe. Les costumes d'Alexandre Benois et les décors d'Oreste Allegri. Dans la salle, on peut apercevoir Igor Stravinsky qui, 15 ans plus tôt, a fait scandale avec son « Sacre du printemps » et que Ravel a soutenu. Serge de Diaghilev, organisateur de spectacles, impresario influent, n'est pas très enthousiaste. Il décrit une représentation qui « suait l'ennui provincial... tout y était long, y compris Ravel qui ne dure pourtant que 14 minutes. Le pire, ajoute-t-il, était Ida. Voûtée, une tignasse rousse, sans chapeau, avec des chaussons de danse pour paraître plus petite. Elle est incapable de danser quoi que ce soit. Dans le Boléro, elle est restée un quart d'heure à tourner maladroitement sur une grosse table. » Le public, lui, est plutôt conquis et réserve un bel accueil à cette création si déconcertante. La presse salue « la somptuosité », « les dons singuliers », « le triomphe de la maîtrise technique », « le délice d'élégance » et « le tour de force éblouissant » du compositeur. On raconte aussi n'importe quoi, qu'une spectatrice aurait crié « Au fou ! » et que Ravel aurait déclaré : « Celle-là, elle a compris ». La légende se met en marche. De Paris à Bruxelles, de Monte-Carlo à New York en passant par Milan et Londres, le Boléro devient un phénomène et rentre dans l'Histoire de la musique. Un succès, d'ailleurs, qui ne va pas complètement ravir son auteur et même l'irriter. Ravel craint le malentendu. Solitaire et pudique, ouvert et généreux, obstiné, peu enclin aux honneurs, qui était Maurice Ravel ? Pourquoi tant de frilosité devant sa propre réussite ? Aurait-il eu le génie humble ? Notre invité est Xavier Falques, professeur d'Histoire de l'art à l'UCL et au Conservatoire de Mons et producteur et animateur de Café Viennois et Baroque café sur Musiq3. Sujets traités: Maurice Ravel, orchestre, piano, musique, boléro, concerto Merci pour votre écoute Un Jour dans l'Histoire, c'est également en direct tous les jours de la semaine de 13h15 à 14h30 sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez tous les épisodes d'Un Jour dans l'Histoire sur notre plateforme Auvio.be :https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/5936 Intéressés par l'histoire ? Vous pourriez également aimer nos autres podcasts : L'Histoire Continue: https://audmns.com/kSbpELwL'heure H : https://audmns.com/YagLLiKEt sa version à écouter en famille : La Mini Heure H https://audmns.com/YagLLiKAinsi que nos séries historiques :Chili, le Pays de mes Histoires : https://audmns.com/XHbnevhD-Day : https://audmns.com/JWRdPYIJoséphine Baker : https://audmns.com/wCfhoEwLa folle histoire de l'aviation : https://audmns.com/xAWjyWCLes Jeux Olympiques, l'étonnant miroir de notre Histoire : https://audmns.com/ZEIihzZMarguerite, la Voix d'une Résistante : https://audmns.com/zFDehnENapoléon, le crépuscule de l'Aigle : https://audmns.com/DcdnIUnUn Jour dans le Sport : https://audmns.com/xXlkHMHSous le sable des Pyramides : https://audmns.com/rXfVppvN'oubliez pas de vous y abonner pour ne rien manquer.Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

David Lynch revolucionó la televisión con Twin Peaks, una serie que, más de 30 años después de su estreno, sigue generando debate y fascinación. Ahora, la plataforma Filmin la incorpora a su catálogo, y hablamos con Jaume Ripoll, cofundador y director editorial, para entender qué hace que esta historia de misterio y surrealismo siga siendo un referente audiovisual.El cine también tiene su espacio con '8', la nueva película de Julio Médem. El director y guionista nos visita junto al actor Tamar Novas para contarnos más sobre esta historia que repasa los 90 años de vida de Octavio y Adela a través de 8 momentos clave de la historia de España, desde 1931 hasta 2021. Ocho secuencias filmadas en sinuosos planos secuencia que buscan captar la esencia del paso del tiempo.Recordamos también la figura de Federico Mayor Zaragoza, quien falleció el pasado diciembre en Madrid. Científico, político y activista, dirigió la UNESCO durante doce años con la firme convicción de que la cultura y la palabra son herramientas fundamentales para la paz. Ahora, en la sede de la organización en París, se celebra un homenaje en su honor, al que asiste nuestro corresponsal Antonio Delgado.La industria musical sigue creciendo y lo analizamos con Guillaume Bontoux a partir del informe anual de la Federación Internacional de la Industria Fonográfica. En 2024, la música ha generado más de 27.000 millones de euros, un 5 % más que el año anterior.Por último, Martín Llade nos trae una sesión musical en la que recordamos a Ricardo Viñes, pianista español y figura clave en la música vanguardista del París de principios del siglo XX. En el 150 aniversario de Maurice Ravel, rescatamos la historia de este intérprete que inspiró a Manuel de Falla y a otros grandes compositores de su tiempo.Escuchar audio

Despite a raft of laws and programmes in France to address the gender pay gap, women still earn less than men. Organic farmers try to adapt to a drop in demand for organic food. And the story of Ravel's Boléro – the world's most performed piece of classical music. There are some explanations for France's 22 percent gender pay gap – women work fewer hours on average and in lower-paid jobs. But even doing the same job and putting in the same hours, women still earn 4 percent less than men, and a barrage of legal measures hasn't managed to change that. We look at what's going on with economist Anne Eydoux and lawyer Insaff El Hassani – founder of a company helping women negotiate salaries. El Hassani highlights negative images around wealthy women and how France's "female wage", dropped in 1946, still impacts the way some employers view women's salaries. (Listen @0')France has downsized its ambitions to increase the amount of organic agriculture after a drop in consumer demand for organic food . After years of growth, especially during the Covid pandemic, inflation and a distrust in labelling have turned consumers away from buying organic produce, even as new farmers are drawn to the prospect of working in a different way. At the recent annual agricultural fair in Paris, farmers and others working in the organic sector talk about how they are adapting to the new economic reality, and the need to raise awareness of the value of organic food, beyond the price tag. (Listen @17')France is marking the 150th anniversary of the birth of composer Maurice Ravel, whose most famous piece, Boléro, is considered an avant-garde musical expression of  the machine age. (Listen @9'50'')Episode mixed by Cecile Pompeani. Spotlight on France is a podcast from Radio France International. Find us on rfienglish.com, Apple podcasts (link here), Spotify (link here) or your favourite podcast app (pod.link/1573769878).

Stephen Mangan is an award winning actor who is also a presenter and writer. His prolific career includes comedic roles in TV hits Green Wing; Episodes and Adrian Mole. He also plays the much loved Nathan in BBC drama The Split and has appeared in many award winning theatre productions in the UK and on Broadway.Born in London to Irish immigrant parents, Stephen studied Law at Cambridge University. His passion though was for acting and after taking time out to care for his mother, he spent three years at RADA before pursuing a successful career on stage, screen and film. Stephen lives in London with his wife and three sons.DISC ONE: King of the Road - Roger Miller DISC TWO: I Recall A Gypsy Woman - Don Williams DISC THREE: Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy) - John Lennon DISC FOUR: Who Knows Where the Time Goes - Fairport Convention DISC FIVE: Stayin Alive - Bee Gees DISC SIX: Ravel: Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83: II. Adagio assai. Composed by Maurice Ravel and performed by Martha Argerich (piano) and Berliner Philharmoniker, conducted by Claudio Abbado DISC SEVEN: Rhapsody in Blue. Composed by George Gershwin and performed by New York Philharmonic, conducted by Zubin Mehta DISC EIGHT: (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher And Higher - Jackie Wilson BOOK CHOICE: Collected Works of Seamus Heaney LUXURY ITEM: A piano CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Stayin Alive - Bee Gees Presenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Sarah Taylor

Stéphane Bern raconte, à l'occasion des 150 ans de sa naissance, le destin du premier compositeur français de son temps : Maurice Ravel, le père du Boléro et son incroyable mécanique rythmique devenue presque l'œuvre unique d'un génie de la musique qui en a pourtant composées bien d'autres… Pourquoi est-ce le Boléro que l'on a retenu comme étant l'œuvre majeure de Maurice Ravel ? Qu'est-ce qui fait la singularité de ce musicien ? Comment son œuvre a-t-elle traversé toutes les frontières, toutes les générations et tous les milieux aussi bien artistiques que populaires ? Pour en parler, Stéphane Bern reçoit Pierre Korzilius, commissaire de l'exposition ""Ravel Boléro"", actuellement présentée à la Philharmonie de Paris. Au Coeur de l'Histoire est réalisée par Mathieu Fret. Rédaction en chef : Benjamin Delsol. Auteur du récit : Pierre-Vincent Letourneau. Journaliste : Clara Leger. "

Stéphane Bern raconte, à l'occasion des 150 ans de sa naissance, le destin du premier compositeur français de son temps : Maurice Ravel, le père du Boléro et son incroyable mécanique rythmique devenue presque l'œuvre unique d'un génie de la musique qui en a pourtant composées bien d'autres… Pourquoi est-ce le Boléro que l'on a retenu comme étant l'œuvre majeure de Maurice Ravel ? Qu'est-ce qui fait la singularité de ce musicien ? Comment son œuvre a-t-elle traversé toutes les frontières, toutes les générations et tous les milieux aussi bien artistiques que populaires ? Pour en parler, Stéphane Bern reçoit Pierre Korzilius, commissaire de l'exposition ""Ravel Boléro"", actuellement présentée à la Philharmonie de Paris. Au Coeur de l'Histoire est réalisée par Mathieu Fret. Rédaction en chef : Benjamin Delsol. Auteur du récit : Pierre-Vincent Letourneau. Journaliste : Clara Leger. "

Donald Macleod dives into the life and music of Maurice RavelMusic featured: Jeux d'eau Shéhérazade (No 3, L'indifférent) Valses Nobles et Sentimentales Miroirs (No 5, La Vallée des Cloches) Une Barque sur L'océan Alborada del Gracioso Allegretto (incidental music for ‘Antar') Rapsodie Espagnole (No 3, Habanera & No 4, Feria) Gaspard de la Nuit (No 2 Le gibet) Daphnis et Chloé, Part 2 Ma Mère l'Oye Le Tombeau de Couperin (No 1, Prélude) Trois Chansons Le Tombeau de Couperin (excerpt) La Valse Sonata for violin & cello (1st & 2nd mvts) A la manière de Borodine Tzigane Trois chansons madécasses (No 1, Nahandove & No 2, Aoua! Aoua!) Piano Concerto in G major (2nd & 3rd mvts) BoléroPresented by Donald Macleod Produced by Chris Taylor for BBC Audio Wales & WestFor full track listings, including artist and recording details, and to listen to the pieces featured in full (for 30 days after broadcast) head to the series page for Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00288rx And you can delve into the A-Z of all the composers we've featured on Composer of the Week here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3cjHdZlXwL7W41XGB77X3S0/composers-a-to-z

This Day in Legal History: Bloody SundayOn March 7, 1965, a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement unfolded in Selma, Alabama. A group of 525 peaceful demonstrators, led by activists like John Lewis and Hosea Williams, began a march to Montgomery to demand voting rights for Black Americans. As they crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge, they were met by Alabama state troopers and local law enforcement, who brutally attacked them with billy clubs and tear gas. The violent crackdown, later known as "Bloody Sunday," left at least 65 people injured and shocked the nation. Television broadcasts of the assault galvanized public support for civil rights, prompting federal intervention. After securing court protection, a second attempt on March 9, led by Martin Luther King Jr., was turned around peacefully to avoid further violence. Finally, under federal protection, thousands of marchers resumed the journey on March 21, arriving in Montgomery on March 25 with 25,000 people. The march directly contributed to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which outlawed discriminatory voting practices. "Bloody Sunday" remains a defining moment in the struggle for racial justice in America, symbolizing both the brutality of oppression and the power of collective resistance.President Donald Trump issued an executive order targeting Perkins Coie LLP, citing the firm's role in commissioning the Steele dossier during the 2016 election and its diversity hiring practices. The order suspends security clearances for Perkins Coie employees and directs federal agencies to review and potentially terminate contracts with the firm and its business partners. It also instructs the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Justice Department to investigate racial discrimination policies at major law firms, referencing Perkins Coie's past use of racial hiring quotas. The directive extends to restricting Perkins Coie employees from entering federal buildings and limiting their engagement with government officials.Trump's move comes after similar actions against Covington & Burling for its representation of former special counsel Jack Smith. The executive order frames Perkins Coie as a national security risk, linking its past election law litigation to alleged threats against democratic integrity. It also mandates that federal contractors disclose business ties to the firm, aiming to cut off government funds to entities associated with it. The order's broader scope signals heightened scrutiny of “Big Law” firms, especially those engaged in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Trump's administration has pushed back against race-conscious hiring practices, aligning the order with prior efforts to dismantle DEI policies in education and employment.Perkins Coie, a longtime legal adviser to Democrats, denounced the order as unlawful and vowed to challenge it. The firm has been at the center of Republican criticism over election-related litigation and its former attorneys' ties to Democratic campaigns. The administration's focus on law firms suggests a broader effort to reshape the legal industry's relationship with the federal government.Trump Targets Law Firms Over Steele Dossier, Diversity Moves (1)A federal judge reinstated Gwynne Wilcox to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), ruling that former President Donald Trump lacked the authority to fire her. Judge Beryl Howell of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia found Trump's dismissal of Wilcox violated legal protections for independent agency members, emphasizing that the president's removal powers are not absolute. Howell's decision strongly reaffirmed Humphrey's Executor v. United States(1935), which upheld restrictions on presidential firings of independent agency officials.The ruling restores the NLRB's quorum, allowing it to issue decisions again, but the Trump administration immediately appealed, seeking to block Wilcox's return. Howell's opinion included a sharp rebuke of Trump's attempts to assert unchecked presidential authority, stating, “An American President is not a king.” She pointed to longstanding legal precedent that limits the president's power to remove officials from multi-member independent agencies, dating back to the Interstate Commerce Commission's creation in 1887.Trump's legal team argued that Wilcox's firing was justified under the Supreme Court's 2020 Seila Law v. CFPB decision, which expanded presidential removal power over single-agency heads. However, Howell rejected this claim, noting that NLRB members' powers resemble those of the Federal Trade Commission members protected under Humphrey's Executor. The ruling marks the third time a court has reversed Trump's firings of agency officials, signaling a broader legal battle over executive authority that may reach the Supreme Court. Wilcox's attorney praised the decision as a victory for the independence of federal agencies, while the Justice Department has not yet commented.Fired NLRB Member Reinstated in Decision Nixing Trump Move (4)A coalition of 20 Democrat-led states, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, has sued the Trump administration over mass firings of federal workers. Filed in a Maryland federal court, the lawsuit argues that President Donald Trump illegally dismissed tens of thousands of employees without proper notice or justification. The states seek to reinstate the workers and block further terminations.Trump's efforts to shrink the federal workforce have already faced legal pushback. A judge recently reinstated a National Labor Relations Board member fired by Trump, and another court temporarily halted the administration's directive to fire new hires en masse. Additionally, a federal workforce board reinstated thousands of employees at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk have framed the firings as part of a campaign to eliminate government inefficiency and waste. However, critics, including the states in this lawsuit, argue that the dismissals violate labor laws and undermine public service. The case adds to mounting legal challenges against Trump's sweeping efforts to reshape the federal bureaucracy.Democrat-led states join legal fight over Trump's mass firings of federal workers | ReutersThe Trump administration is planning to shut down nearly a dozen U.S. diplomatic missions, primarily in Western Europe, as part of a broader effort to reduce government spending and reshape foreign policy. The State Department is also considering merging several Washington-based expert bureaus focused on human rights, refugees, and global criminal justice. Additionally, U.S. embassies worldwide have been instructed to cut at least 10% of their American and locally employed staff.The proposed closures include consulates in Germany, France, Italy, Brazil, and Portugal, though officials say some locations may be spared. The administration argues these cuts align with Trump's “America First” agenda and his campaign promise to reduce the so-called "deep state." Critics warn that reducing the U.S. diplomatic presence, along with cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), could weaken American global influence and create openings for adversaries like China and Russia.Congress has been notified of the plan to close the U.S. consulate in Gaziantep, Turkey, a key hub for Syrian humanitarian aid. In Washington, dozens of State Department contractors have been terminated, including those handling Afghan refugee resettlement. Diplomats working on Asian affairs have been asked to justify their missions' alignment with Trump's policies. The administration's deep cuts to foreign aid and staffing have already resulted in thousands of USAID workers being laid off and billions in humanitarian aid being eliminated.Trump administration weighs closure of nearly a dozen diplomatic missions abroad | ReutersThis week's closing theme is by Maurice Ravel.Our theme is Piano Concerto in G - I. Allegramente by Maurice Ravel, a composer known for his shimmering orchestration and masterful blend of classical form with modern harmonies. Born on March 7, 1875, Ravel was a key figure in early 20th-century music, often associated with Impressionism, though he resisted the label. His Piano Concerto in G, composed between 1929 and 1931, reflects his fascination with jazz, which he encountered during a trip to the United States. The first movement, Allegramente, is bright and rhythmic, opening with a whip-crack that sets the tone for its energy and playfulness. Ravel weaves in blues-inspired harmonies, rapid piano flourishes, and sparkling orchestral textures, creating a piece that feels both spontaneous and carefully crafted. Despite its liveliness, the movement is meticulously structured, showcasing Ravel's precision and attention to detail. The concerto as a whole balances virtuosic brilliance with lyricism, particularly in the dreamy second movement. Ravel himself admitted he aimed for a work that was “light and brilliant,” rather than deep or profound. Yet, in its elegance and wit, the concerto captures the vibrancy of early 20th-century musical innovation. As the spirited Allegramente unfolds, it serves as a fitting farewell to the week—playful, energetic, and bursting with color.Without further ado, Piano Concerto in G - I. Allegramente by Maurice Ravel. Enjoy! This is a public episode. 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On today's episode of "Conversations On Dance", we are joined by former Chief Dance Critic of the New York Times and performing arts historian Alastair Macaulay to discuss the legacy of composer Maurice Ravel around the corner from his 150th birthday. We talk about Ravel's major commissions for dance, how dance influenced his compositions outside of those meant for the concert dance stage, and his continued impact on major choreographers of the 20th century and onwards, like Frederick Ashton and George Balanchine. The Torvill and Dean “Bolero” referenced: https://www.olympics.com/en/video/torvill-and-dean-s-legendary-bolero-performance-music-mondaysLINKS:Website: conversationsondancepod.comInstagram: @conversationsondanceMerch: https://bit.ly/cod-merchYouTube: https://bit.ly/youtube-CODJoin our email list: https://bit.ly/COD-email Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Magician, Swiss Watchmaker, Aloof, Elegant, Precise, Soulful, Childlike, Naive, Warm: these are all words that have been used to describe Maurice Ravel, a man of elegant contradictions. But perhaps these contradictions are why his music remains so beloved and universally appealing to so many musicians and audience members. Ravel has long been one of my favorite composers, and I always adore listening to his music and performing it. For the 150th anniversary of his birth, the legendary publishing house of G Henle has decided to focus on Ravel and his circle this year, calling this series Ravel and Friends. A few months ago, the Henle office contacted me to ask if I would be willing to collaborate with them on a series of Sticky Notes episodes about Ravel, each one focusing on the relationship between Ravel and another composer who was in his circle. This sounded like an amazing idea, and so I jumped at the chance to work with them. So, over the course of the next 5-6 months, you will be seeing 5 episodes under the Ravel and Friends theme. Today's episode will be a chance to do an overview on Ravel himself and to take a look at some major works that I haven't gotten around to covering on the show yet. We'll then finish the show with an interview with the great pianist Boris Giltburg, as we discuss the solo piano verison of Ravel's La Valse, one of the most challenging pieces in the entire repertoire. Later episodes will include a look at Ravel's relationships with Debussy, Gershwin, and De Falla, and much more! This is such an exciting chance to take a deeper look at one of the greatest 19th and 20th century composers, as well as take a look at the broader musical and social trends of that era, something I've always been deeply interested in. Join us!

Maurice Ravel - La ValseSlovak Radio Symphony Orchestra Kenneth Jean, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.550424Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Welcome back to Busy Kids Love Music! In today's episode, we kick off a brand-new series all about one of America's most beloved composers, George Gershwin. From his humble beginnings in Brooklyn to his rise as a composer who seamlessly blended jazz and classical styles, Gershwin's life and music continue to captivate audiences of all ages.