Maurice Ravel - Alborada del gracioso, orchestra (1905/1919)

Composer: Joseph Maurice Ravel (March 7, 1875 – December 28, 1937)
Orchestra: Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by Fritz Reiner

There were quite a number of errors in the score that I noticed after the initial upload, so I made corrections to the score.

[AngeloBassVComposer]

The beginning is so whimsical and colorful, it almost makes you forget that it was originally for piano. Piano is still a great instrument, and as a standalone instrument, I believe it is the best. But this video is more proof that no single instrument matches the intensity and color of a full orchestra! ☺️

[jakeharvey]

I wish the melody at 0:16 was more present throughout the piece. It’s beautiful.

[alexhoffmann]

Wow, this is such a high quality upload. Thank you!

[fortunatosalvadorgarciapiquer]

this recording is very good 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 thanks for the score! 🎶

[_rstcm]

1:44 that's the 2nd largest string divisi I ever saw!

[Dylonely_]

- How brilliant do you want your music to be ?
Ravel : Yes

[madeus]

0:01 1. Assez vif
1:43 9. Plus lent
5:19 23.

[PuIkrabek]

C'est incroyable Ravel, vraiment incroyable !
Равель невероятен, поистине невероятен!

[josephalvarez]

If you don't mind me asking, what corrections did you make?

[donotapply]

They need a new castanets player. 0:56 6:38 (you can hear the correct rhythm in the Tamb. Mill. and then the incorrect one played by the castanets)

[itamarbar]

Personally, after listening to his orchestration of Valses nobles et Sentimentales, i thought his orchestrations might be oversaturated with percussion, and I see that here in nuch greater quantity.