Ravel plays Ravel - Valses Nobles et Sentimentales (1913 Welte Mignon Recording)

An excellent reproduction of Ravel's 1913 Welte Mignon reproducing piano recording. The Welte Mignon Reproducing Piano system was a technological marvel of its time, and was able to capture actual live performances to a great degree of exactitude in terms of dynamics, phrasing, and articulation. Special thanks to Professor Anatole Leikin of the University of California, Santa Cruz for recommending this fantastic recording and taking time to answer my questions about reproducing pianos. Be sure to pick up Professor Leikin's fantastic book, “The Performing Style of Alexander Scriabin“ in which he explores the nuances of this unique composer's performing style in the broader context of Romantic performance practice. Follow the link below to purchase this wonderful book! Link to book: =sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1362898434&sr=8-2&keywords=anatole leikin Please comment and subscribe