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| Maurice Ravel at the piano (1934); many of his piano works were later orchestrated by the composer. |
Maurice Ravel (1875–1937) was one of the most important figures of French music at the turn of the twentieth century, often associated with Impressionism, though his style is distinguished by formal precision and refined orchestration. His music is characterized by clarity, subtle color, and a distinctive sense of rhythm and texture.
His output spans piano music, orchestral works, ballet, opera, and chamber music, with many compositions existing both in their original piano form and in later orchestral versions. The following is a representative selection of his most significant works.
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Operas
- L’Heure espagnole
- L’Enfant et les sortilèges
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Ballet
- Daphnis et Chloé
- Boléro
- L’éventail de Jeanne
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Orchestral Works
- Menuet antique
- Rapsodie espagnole
- Le Tombeau de Couperin
- La Valse
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Concertos
- Piano Concerto in G major
- Piano Concerto for the Left Hand in D major
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Chamber Music
- String Quartet in F major
- Introduction et Allegro
- Violin Sonata
- Tzigane
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Piano Music
- Pavane pour une infante défunte
- Jeux d’eau
- Miroirs
- Ma mère l’Oye
- Gaspard de la nuit
- Valses nobles et sentimentales
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🔎 Work Analyses of Maurice Ravel on MusiLLection
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