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Sound Tracks  Tom Harrell Performs "Sainte" (Ravel)

After starting out in a prayerful mood, this saint isn't above getting a little funky. Details

 

Program: Sound Tracks

Episode: Tom Harrell Performs "Sainte" (Ravel)

"Sainte," Ravel's first published composition, was originally written for a vocalist. Tom Harrell says he hears French composer Eric Satie in this piece, and tries to bring out Satie's 'saintly' quality in the music. But after starting out in a prayerful mood, this saint isn't above getting a little funky.

Duration: (5:53)
Premiere Date: 01/09/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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