Maurice Ravel's Mother Goose Suite comprises five charming miniatures, each evoking a fairy tale scene. From the simplicity of the opening “Pavane of Sleeping Beauty” to the whirling dance of the “Conversation of Beauty and the Beast,” Richard Frey's colorful new setting for chamber winds and percussion captures the beauty and elegance of Ravel's entrancing work. Instrumentation: Flute 1, Flute 2, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Bass Clarinet, Basson, Alto Saxophone, F Horn 1, F Horn2, Percussion1, Percussion 2, Percussion3, Celesta, Harp.
