Born 7 March 1875, Ciboure, France
Died 28 December 1937, Paris, France
Maurice Ravel was a French composer known for his meticulous craftsmanship and exquisite orchestrations. A leading figure of Impressionism, he created evocative works such as "Bolero," "Daphnis et Chloe," and "Pavane pour une infante defunte." Ravel's distinctive fusion of clarity and innovation resulted in compositions marked by rich textures and emotional depth. His mastery extended to piano music, chamber works, and ballets. Through his distinct musical language, Ravel remains a trailblazer in 20th-century music, leaving an indelible imprint on the art of orchestration and musical expression.
Famous Works
Bolero, Pavane pour une Infante Defunte, Ma Mere l'Oye
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Boleropiano soloEASY+ -
Menuet sur le nom d'Haydnpiano soloINTERMEDIATE -
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Menuet sur le nom d'Haydn
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Pavane pour une Infante Defunte
Start dreaming with this fabulous arrangement by Maurice Ravel for violin (or flute) and piano. It gives you high quality PDF sheet music files with audio Mp3 and Mp3 accompaniment files as well as interactive sheet music for realtime transposition. Start right now!
"Lovely haunting melody that is easy to get to grips with. Really enjoyed playing this piece."
Bolero
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Ma Mere l'Oye
Get amazed by the outstanding composition by Maurice Ravel for piano four hands. It includes high quality PDF sheet music files with audio Mp3 and Mp3 accompaniment files plus interactive sheet music for realtime transposition. Get it now and start enjoying it.
Pavane de la Belle au Bois Dormant - Pavane of the Sleeping Beauty
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"This is a useful exercise in playing high on the cello; not too difficult as it is quite slow. Works OK without piano accompaniment."
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