Maurice Ravel was a French composer celebrated for his exquisite melodies, masterful orchestration, and richly evocative harmonies. Alongside Debussy, he stood as a prominent figure of Impressionist music, leaving an indelible mark on piano, chamber, vocal, and orchestral works. His piano compositions demand considerable virtuosity, and his command of orchestration shines through in numerous celebrated pieces. Ravel is globally renowned for his orchestral work Boléro, which he himself described as "a piece for orchestra without music."
One of the most beloved ballets of the 20th century, Ravel's Daphnis et Chloé tells the story of two young lovers in ancient Greece, as they navigate the challenges of jealousy, betrayal, and ultimately, reconciliation. Filled with lush orchestration and intricate, sensual choreography, this ballet is a feast for the senses. This book includes a complete libretto and behind-the-scenes insights into the creative process.
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Ravel's contributions to music blend baroque, neoclassicism, and jazz, establishing him as a pivotal figure in impressionism alongside Claude Debussy. This high-quality edition features spacious margins and clear note heads, making it perfect for musicians and students alike. It is part of the Classic Music Collection, which offers a rich library of renowned classical works, reproduced from authoritative editions, ensuring an enjoyable experience for music enthusiasts around the globe.
The complete score of Ravel's 1920 solo piano composition showcases his unique blend of impressionism, baroque, neoclassicism, and jazz influences. This high-quality edition features spacious margins and clear note heads, making it accessible for musicians and students. It is part of the Classic Music Collection, which offers a selection of renowned classical works reproduced from authoritative sources, enhancing the enjoyment and study of music. Ravel is celebrated as one of France's greatest composers of the early twentieth century.
The book features the complete score of Joseph Ravel's 1912 solo piano composition, "Daphnis et Chloé." Renowned for his impressionist style, Ravel's work blends baroque, neoclassical, and jazz influences. This modern edition boasts wide margins and clear note heads, making it user-friendly for musicians and students. It is part of the Classic Music Collection, which aims to provide access to the most celebrated classical works from authoritative sources, enhancing the enjoyment and study of music.
The book focuses on the revival of classic literature from the early 1900s and earlier, highlighting the scarcity and rising costs of these works. It emphasizes the commitment to republishing these timeless texts in affordable, high-quality editions that preserve the original content and artwork, making them accessible to modern readers.