Miroirs [Alf:36-M383491]

Written by Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) between 1904 and 1905, Miroirs (Mirrors) for solo piano came at a time of fertile creativity following Ravel's resolve to pursue his own unique style rather than bend to the more conservative elements of the Parisian music scene. It includes five movements, with each movement painting a sonic picture of a scene. The work has always remained popular with pianists and listeners, and this edition by Richard Dowling offers an extensive preface and editorial details to help pianists approach the music for the greatest success. Movements: I. Noctuelles (Nocturnal Moths); II. Oiseaux tristes (Sorrowful Birds); III. Une barque sur l'ocİan (A Boat on the Ocean); IV. Alborado del gracioso (Aubade of the Jester); V. La vallİe des cloches (The Valley of the Bells).