Argerich plays Ravel

Ravel's Jeux d'eau (Fountains) takes its spirit from the poetic imagery of Henri di Régnier. Under the title of the score reads: "Dieu fluvial riant de l'eau qui le chatouille" (a river God laughs at the water that tickles him).
Ravel's piano music is often referred to as impressionistic for being partnered with the French art movement of the same title in the late 19th century and having allusions toward other art forms, especially in the picturesque titles. He revolutionized not only piano composition, but piano technique. This clip is a wonderful example of this. Notice the sweeping gestures, wide-open hand positions, repeated notes, black-key glissandi, and use of the full keyboard