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Joseph Maurice Ravel [n 1] (7 March 1875 – 28 December 1937) was a French composer, pianist and conductor. He is often associated with Impressionism along with his elder contemporary Claude Debussy, although both composers rejected the term.
Jul 2, 2024 · Maurice Ravel, French composer of Swiss-Basque descent, noted for his musical craftsmanship and perfection of form and style in such works as Bolero (1928), Pavane pour une infante defunte (1899; Pavane for a Dead Princess), and Rapsodie espagnole (1907).
Despite his deep understanding of the piano and of the orchestra, Ravel never considered himself either a pianist or a conductor. In the wings for a performance as soloist in his G-major concerto, he supposedly remarked to the conductor, "What a pity.
Feb 26, 2024 · Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) was a French composer of classical music best known for his innovative piano pieces and orchestral works like Bolero and Daphnis et Chloé. Sometimes called an 'impressionist' composer, much was made of a practically non-existent rivalry with Claude Debussy (1862-1918).
Oct 1, 2002 · Maurice Ravel: The Composer as Pianist and Conductor - Maur. AllMusic Rating. User Rating (0) Your Rating. STREAM OR BUY: Release Date. October 1, 2002. Duration. 51:49. Genre. Classical. Styles. Orchestral, Keyboard. Discography Timeline. See Full Discography. Ravel conducts Ravel (1991) Ravel Plays Ravel (Original Piano Rolls) (1995)
Apr 2, 2014 · Maurice Ravel was a 19th and early 20th century French composer of classical music. His best known works are 'Bolero' and 'Daphnis et Chloé.'
Joseph-Maurice Ravel was a French composer, conductor and pianist. He is often mentioned alongside Claude Debussy as one of the pioneers of impressionist music. Ravel was also known for his extremely difficult piano pieces; which demanded perfect technique and resonating skill from pianists.
