A new Alexandre Tharaud (pianist) CD - Erato

[Lance]

No, I don't really need any more recordings of Ravel's two piano concertos nor Falla's Nights in the Gardens of Spain all on one CD. But if Alexandre Tharaud does them, I do need it. He is one of the pianists that does a lot for me as a soloist, concertos, lieder/song collaborator, film and some popular music, and has a wide range of repertoire on quite a few labels. This new one, which took about five months to get here (for whatever reason) from November 2023. It's on Erato 76607 with the National Orchestra of France under the direction of Louis Langrée.

[maestrob]

Lance, I've been an admirer of Louis Langree's conducting ever since he took over the podium for the Mostly Mozart Festival here in NYC. His style is energetic with fascinating attention to detail without ever being fussy. I'm delighted he and Tharaud had a chance to record together, and will listen to this new release with pleasure.

[Lance]

You will enjoy this recording! The artists do a marvelous job - among the best recordings I've heard - and there are many. The Ravels sparkle! Tharaud/Langrée - a great combination.