The hour begins with pianist Samson Francois, who recorded a complete set of Ravel's piano music. From that collection, we hear Francois play "The Valley of the Bells," the closing movement from Ravel ...

Samson Pascal François (18 May 1924 – 22 October 1970) was a French pianist and composer. François was born in Frankfurt where his father worked at the French consulate. His mother, Rose, named him ...