A Satisfying Selection
B. R. Merrick | 02/14/2008
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This CD contains most of Ravel's best-loved orchestral pieces, and Ozawa's penchant for orchestral flair is a good match. I especially enjoy his handling of Rapsodie espagnole, a work that necessitates wild bursts of sound, not too carefully measured (the same with Alborada del Gracioso); but his softer, more intimate interpretation of Valses nobles et sentimentales, while contrasting, is no less adept.
This isn't my favorite rendition of La Valse, but it's still terrific. It's great to have so many of Ravel's most important orchestral works on a single, excellent recording. I recommend it quite highly."