Ravel's best pieces are here, including: Pavane pour une infante défunte · Gaspard de la nuit · Menuet sur le nom de Haydn.

Contents: Kaddisch · L'Enigme Eternelle.

With Soloists. Contents: I. Nicollette · II. Trois beaux oiseaux du Paradis (3 lovely birds from Paradise) · III. Ronde (Roundelay).

Publisher: Editions Durand
Series: Editions Durand
Pages: 32
Composer(s): Maurice Ravel

In his Autobiographical Sketch Ravel looks back and stresses the importance of his Miroirs (51480842), published in 1906, for his harmonic evolution. He said that they had disconcerted even those musicians who had been most familiar with my compositional style up to then. This is particularly true of the fourth piece in the collection, Alborada del gracioso (Morning song of the court jester), with its frequent employment of harsh dissonances. This both technically and musically charming genre scene, full of rousing ideas and rhythms, is one of the French composer's best-known piano pieces today. Henle now issues it in a single Urtext edition.

Maurice Ravel's unparalleled flair for orchestration is on full display in his masterful arrangement of his own piano showpiece, Alborada del Gracioso.This vibrant and colorful work is an audience favorite and a staple of the concert hall. It is here paired with the Prélude and Danse du Rouet that were written especially for the ballet version of Ravel's fairy tale suite, Ma Mère la Oye.

Jeux d'eau, Une barque sur l'ocean, Alborada del Gracioso, La vallee des cloches, Menuet Antique

Titles: Noctuelles, Oiseaux tristes,Une Barque sur l'océan, Alborada del gracioso, and La Vallée des cloches from Miroirs; Sonatine; Jeux d'eux

Contents: Menuet sur le nom d'Haydn; Prelude; A la maniphre de Borodine; A la maniphre d'Emmanuel Chabrier.

For Soprano, Tenor, Baritone and Orchestra. Text by Raphaël Picazos. Much as he tried, and as surprising as it is, Ravel never won the coveted Prix de Rome in his years at the Paris Conservatoire. This new piano reduction of Alyssa, composed for the 1903 competition, was created from Jean Duron's critical edition.

Historical background is given for each early advanced to advanced level piece to help clarify Ravel's style of performance. Includes: Menuet antique; Pavane pur une infante défunte, Jeux d'eau; Sonatine; Menuet sur le nom d'Haydn; Oiseaux tristes; La Vallée des cloches.

This well-known Ravel classic is a study in orchestration as it gradually builds intensity from the quiet opening to the powerful and explosive finish. Jay does a masterful job of adapting this work for concert band using solos for clarinet, flute and trumpet and skillful use of the entire ensemble. (4:25)

Ravel's famous musical signature is a welcome addition to the string orchestra repertoire. The infectious, steady rhythm and continuous dramatic build make it one of the all-time classics of the concert stage.

Transcribed for piano solo by Roger Branga.

One of the best-known classical themes ever written, Ravel's familiar melody appears in many movies as well as on the concert stage. Johnnie Vinson's skillful adaptation allows even younger players to enjoy this famous work. Included are short solo (or soli) passages for clarinet, alto sax, flute and trumpet, as well as the signature rhythmic ostinato in the percussion. Dur: 3:20

For Baritone and Piano. Text in French and English.

Publisher: Editions Durand
Series: Editions Durand
Pages: 9

Publisher: Editions Durand
Series: Editions Durand
Composer(s): Maurice Ravel

Poem by Paul Morand. English translation by Edward Lockton.

Publisher: Editions Durand
Series: Editions Durand
Pages: 4
Format: Baritone
Composer(s): Maurice Ravel

Publisher: Editions Durand
Series: Editions Durand
Pages: 3
Composer(s): Maurice Ravel

For medium voice and piano. Text in French and English.

Publisher: Editions Durand
Series: Editions Durand
Pages: 8
Composer(s): Maurice Ravel

Original version for Baritone and Piano. Text in French and English.