{"title":"Artist: Ravel, Boston Symphony Orchestra \/ Charles Munch","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ravel-boston-symphony-orchestra-charles-munch-bolero-la-valse-pavan-for-a-dead-princess-lp-101526-den00001256","title":"Ravel, Boston Symphony Orchestra \/ Charles Munch - Bolero • La Valse • Pavan For A Dead Princess - LP","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e RCA Red Seal, Living Stereo, Radio Corporation Of America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog number:\u003c\/strong\u003e LSC 2664\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRavel’s program featuring \"Bolero,\" \"La Valse,\" and \"Pavan For A Dead Princess\" offers a distinctive moment to explore the composer’s flair for orchestral color and rhythmic tension. Performed by the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Charles Munch, this collection highlights the ensemble’s ability to navigate Ravel’s intricate textures, from the hypnotic build of \"Bolero\" to the swirling, almost dance-like menace in \"La Valse.\" The inclusion of \"Pavan For A Dead Princess\" adds a delicate, introspective contrast that rounds out the listening experience with a quieter, more reflective tone. It’s the kind of set that invites focused listening, rewarding patience with subtle shifts in orchestral detail and mood. This 1978 pressing presents the music on vinyl in very good-plus condition, meaning the disc is glossy and clean with only slight, faint surface marks that are unlikely to affect playback. For anyone looking to enjoy Munch’s interpretation with the Boston Symphony’s finesse on a well-preserved record, this pressing stands up well. It’s a neat example of how classical repertoire can find a natural home on vinyl, where the acoustic ensemble’s nuances remain front and center. If you’ve ever thought orchestral music was all about volume, this record might just convince you otherwise—there’s plenty of quiet intensity here. Ravel, Boston Symphony Orchestra \/ Charles Munch. Bolero • La Valse • Pavan For A Dead Princess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-track-listing=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack listing \u0026amp; samples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRavel, Boston Symphony Orchestra \/ Charles Munch - Bolero • La Valse • Pavan For A Dead Princess\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eBolero\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePavan For A Dead Princess\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLa Valse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embeds\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CHaqf0oH8dA\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Den Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"VG++ \/ VG+ \/ 1978","offer_id":67677661364540,"sku":"DEN00001256","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/Ni00NzA2LmpwZWc.jpg?v=1792104798"}],"url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/collections\/artist-ravel-boston-symphony-orchestra-charles-munch.oembed","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}