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Nash Ensemble Honors Founder with Captivating Ravel Tribute Album

12/5/2025

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The Nash Ensemble released an all-Ravel recording as a tribute to its late founder Amelia Freedman, who died in July after 60 years as artistic director.
The album features Ravel's major chamber works and a two-piano arrangement of La Valse.
The pianists Alasdair Beatson and Simon Crawford-Phillips deliver a polished interpretation that emphasizes the music's sinister undertones.
The ensemble's performances, especially in the "String Quartet" and "Piano Trio," show attention to color and tone, highlighting the intricate textures of Ravel's music.

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The Nash Ensemble released an all-Ravel recording as a tribute to its late founder Amelia Freedman, who died in July after 60 years as artistic director.
The album features Ravel's major chamber works and a two-piano arrangement of La Valse.
The pianists Alasdair Beatson and Simon Crawford-Phillips deliver a polished interpretation that emphasizes the music's sinister undertones.
The ensemble's performances, especially in the "String Quartet" and "Piano Trio," show attention to color and tone, highlighting the intricate textures of Ravel's music.