(2001) Ravel: Piano Concertos & Alborada del Gracioso Gérard Wyss his models were Mozart and

his models were Mozart and Saint-Saëns

but under their traditional forms and balanced themes beats the heart of a culture that is rooted well east of Vienna

Danielle Borst

Relatively late in his carrier

his complete catalogue contains more than one hundred scores in nearly all genres

(2001) Ravel: Piano Concertos & Alborada del Gracioso Gérard Wyss his models were Mozart andA whole series of factors came together to make this recording an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. The project was born in May 2000 during a tour of South America. The orchestra, conducted by Gilbert Varga and featuring pianist Joaqun Achucarro, had performed works by Ravel to great acclaim from audiences in Chile and Argentina. This led to the idea of recording three works by this universal composer, whose Basque roots are undeniable.