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Classical | Label: Deutsche Grammophon
German pianist Julius Asal’s upcoming second DG album Siena Tapes features a selection of pieces by Ravel, a new composition by the producer of the album, Christian Badzura, as well as three new improvisational pieces Cascades I-III, written by Asal himself. Originally conceived as a 150th-anniversary tribute to Ravel, the album grew into a very personal project during the writing and recording process. “In a miraculous way,” he notes, “Ravel had access to all sound colours. Even his more subtle works for piano contain shades and forces that you would usually find only in a complex symphony.” All of the pieces were recorded at American record producer Rick Rubin’s Chapel in Siena in September 2024.
Tracklist
1. Tape Zero (0:15)
2. Asal: Cascade I (3:08)
3. Ravel: Prélude in A Minor, M. 65 (1:26)
4. Ravel: Menuet sur le nom de Haydn, M. 58 (1:52)
5. Asal: Cascade II (2:49)
6. Ravel: Jeux d’eau, M. 30 (6:34)
7. Asal: Prélude (3191) (1:37)
8. Asal: Cascade III (3:52)
9. Badzura: Petites Vagues (3:43)
10. Ravel: À la manière de Borodine, M. 63/1 (1:55)