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Ravel, Maurice
Maurice Ravel was a renowned French composer, pianist, and conductor, born on March 7, 1875, in Ciboure, France, and passed away on December 28, 1937, in Paris. He is often associated with Impressionism, a movement he shared with his elder contemporary Claude Debussy, though both composers rejected the term.
Ravel’s music is celebrated for its craftsmanship and perfection of form and style. Some of his most famous works include “Boléro” (1928), “Pavane pour une infante défunte” (1899), “Rapsodie espagnole” (1907), the ballet “Daphnis et Chloé” (first performed in 1912), and the opera “L’Enfant et les sortilèges” (1925). His compositions are characterized by their complexity and the fusion of modernism, baroque, neoclassicism, and, in his later works, jazz.
Ravel’s early years were marked by a supportive family environment that nurtured his musical talents. Despite facing challenges at the Paris Conservatoire due to a conservative establishment, he left a lasting impact on music with his innovative approach and meticulous attention to orchestration. His legacy continues to influence musicians and composers around the world.
Ravel’s music is celebrated for its craftsmanship and perfection of form and style. Some of his most famous works include “Boléro” (1928), “Pavane pour une infante défunte” (1899), “Rapsodie espagnole” (1907), the ballet “Daphnis et Chloé” (first performed in 1912), and the opera “L’Enfant et les sortilèges” (1925). His compositions are characterized by their complexity and the fusion of modernism, baroque, neoclassicism, and, in his later works, jazz.
Ravel’s early years were marked by a supportive family environment that nurtured his musical talents. Despite facing challenges at the Paris Conservatoire due to a conservative establishment, he left a lasting impact on music with his innovative approach and meticulous attention to orchestration. His legacy continues to influence musicians and composers around the world.