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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Piano Concerto In G, 2nd Movement 'Adagio Assai' (...piano soloINTERMEDIATE -
Piece En Forme De Habaneraclarinet & pianoINTERMEDIATE -
Preludepiano solo (elementary)BEGINNER -
Piece En Forme De Habaneraflute & pianoINTERMEDIATE -
Pavanne De La Belle Au Bois Dormantpiano soloEASY -
Pavane de la belle au bois dormant (Sleeping Beaut...two violins (duets, violin duets)INTERMEDIATE -
Bolero for Strings (arr. Cameron Law) (COMPLETE)orchestraINTERMEDIATE -
Sonatine, 2nd Movementpiano soloINTERMEDIATE -
Le Tombeau De Couperin - II. Fuguepiano soloINTERMEDIATE -
Piece En Forme De Habaneraalto saxophone & pianoINTERMEDIATE -
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Menuet sur le nom d'Haydn
Get inspired by the popular piece by Maurice Ravel for piano solo. It includes high quality PDF sheet music files with audio Mp3 files as well as interactive sheet music for realtime transposition. Don't wait, play it now.
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Pavane pour une Infante Defunte
Make a blast with this exclusive 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 and interactive sheet music for realtime transposition. Don't wait, play it now.
"Lovely haunting melody that is easy to get to grips with. Really enjoyed playing this piece."
Bolero
Get amazed by this fantastic transcription by Maurice Ravel for two pianos. It offers high quality PDF sheet music files with audio Mp3 and Mp3 accompaniment files. Start playing it now.
Ma Mere l'Oye
Discover the terrific composition by Maurice Ravel for piano four hands. It offers high quality PDF sheet music files with audio Mp3 and Mp3 accompaniment files and interactive sheet music for realtime transposition. Start right now!
Pavane de la Belle au Bois Dormant - Pavane of the Sleeping Beauty
Have a blasting peformance with the terrific piece by Maurice Ravel for cello and piano. It offers high quality PDF sheet music files with audio Mp3 and Mp3 accompaniment files plus interactive sheet music for realtime transposition. Your audience will be amazed!
"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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