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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Featured Items by Maurice Ravel
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Boleropiano soloEASY+ -
Menuet sur le nom d'Haydnpiano soloINTERMEDIATE -
Pavane pour une Infante Defunteviolin (or flute) & pianoINTERMEDIATE -
Pavane de la Belle au Bois Dormant - Pavane of the...cello & pianoADVANCED -
Pavane pour une Infante Defuntepiano soloINTERMEDIATE -
Bolerotwo pianosADVANCED -
Ma Mere l'Oyepiano four handsADVANCED -
Pavane de la Belle au Bois Dormant - Pavane of the...viola & pianoADVANCED -
Tzigane, Rapsodie de Concert (NEW EDITION)violin & pianoADVANCED -
A La Maniere De Alexander Borodinepiano soloINTERMEDIATE
Popular Maurice Ravel Music
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Pavanne De La Belle Au Bois Dormantpiano soloEASY -
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D'Anne Jouant De L'Espinettevoice & piano (High Voice)INTERMEDIATE -
Sonatine, 2nd Movementpiano soloINTERMEDIATE -
Bolero for Strings (arr. Cameron Law) (COMPLETE)orchestraINTERMEDIATE -
Piece En Forme De Habaneraalto saxophone & pianoINTERMEDIATE -
Pavane pour une infante defunte (Grade 3 List B2 ...saxophone soloINTERMEDIATE -
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Ravel Variationviolin & pianoINTERMEDIATE -
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Menuet sur le nom d'Haydn
Have fun playing the terrific piece by Maurice Ravel for piano solo. It includes high quality PDF sheet music files with audio Mp3 files and interactive sheet music for realtime transposition. Get it now and start enjoying it.
"the sheet music is excellent quality. i will continue using this site and highly recommend it!"
Pavane pour une Infante Defunte
Get inspired by this brilliant arrangement by Maurice Ravel for violin (or flute) and piano. It includes high quality PDF sheet music files with audio Mp3 and Mp3 accompaniment files and interactive sheet music for realtime transposition. Your audience will be amazed!
"Lovely haunting melody that is easy to get to grips with. Really enjoyed playing this piece."
Bolero
Make a blast with this wonderful transcription by Maurice Ravel for two pianos. It gives you high quality PDF sheet music files with audio Mp3 and Mp3 accompaniment files. Your performance will be a blast!
Ma Mere l'Oye
Have a blasting peformance with the amazing work 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. Don't wait, play it now.
Pavane de la Belle au Bois Dormant - Pavane of the Sleeping Beauty
Discover the famous piece by Maurice Ravel for cello and piano. It gives you high quality PDF sheet music files with audio Mp3 and Mp3 accompaniment files. It also includes interactive sheet music for realtime transposition. Start playing it now.
"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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