This new release from the Blue Cloud Music label presents brand new arrangements of six works by Maurice Ravel, reimagined for cello by John-Henry Crawford. Familiar titles are heard in fresh textures and sound worlds, offering a more immediate, atmospheric take on Ravel’s music while staying true to its lyrical core.

The first four tracks were released in 2025 as part of Ravel’s anniversary year, with pianist Rieko Tsuchida as collaborator. Together, Crawford and Tsuchida bring clarity and warmth to these arrangements, allowing the cello to move fluidly between melody, colour, and storytelling.

Crawford brings a strong track record as both performer and arranger, with previous projects including large-scale works for multiple cellos and collaborations for eight cellos with harp, created with harpist Katy Wong. This album continues that creative strand, focusing on imagination, texture, and accessibility.

Produced by multi-Grammy-award-winning producer Silas Brown, the release forms part of a wider series with accompanying video content and a complete visual companion available on release. Themes of childhood, memory, fantasy, and the mystical run throughout, inviting listeners into a vivid and approachable re-imagining of Ravel.