Pianist Helene Grimaud is an amazing musician. She is also an exceptional person on an interpersonal basis. I learned this when I interviewed her while she was on a European tour. She was willing to devote some time with me so that you, dear reader, would benefit from this. You can locate this interview elsewhere at our site.
Today, we are delighted to share with you her performance of the Piano Concerto in G by Maurice Ravel. This is a truly wonderful work that combines sounds of Jazz with sounds of earlier music. And the second movement is an amazing journey into quiet spirituality.
Here is Ms. Grimaud in a performance of the Ravel concerto: