Le compositeur Maurice Ravel est toujours heureux de revenir dans son Pays basque natal pour retrouver Inès, sa petite nièce qui adore danser. Mais il ne se doute pas encore que le morceau, qu?il va composer
spécialement pour elle, va devenir l?un des plus grands tubes du répertoire... / Enfance / Livre CD /

Ravel ranks as one of the most original French composers of his time. Along with Debussy he stands in the front rank of great modern composers for the piano and his piano music includes a number of masterpieces considered vital to the repertoire of any serious pianist. This volume includes 'Pavane pour une Infant Defunte' 'Sonatine' 'Jeux d'eau' 'Gaspard de la nuit' and 'Miroirs'.

Le premier volume de la Ravel Edition est consacré à Bolero. Cette édition scientifique introduit un travail inédit d?après le manuscrit orchestral complet de 1928 conservé à la Morgan Library (New York), les manuscrits préparatoires (Bibliothèque nationale de France, British Library et Archives du Palais de Monaco) et de nombreuses sources présentées pour la première fois en ce volume de collection (partitions « historiques » de Maurice Ravel, Piero Coppola, Arturo Toscanini, correspondances, etc.). Maurice Ravel, Bolero pour orchestre (1928) : 16' 1ère édition monumentale française réalisée par une équipe de musicologues et chefs d?orchestre tricolores. Un volume 24,5x34 cm de 212 pages. Ouvrage cousu, papier 120 grammes de collection. Iconographie : 22 photos (pour la plupart inédites). Reproduction fac-simile d'une page du manuscrit de 1928, lettres de Maurice Ravel, partitions issues des premiers tirages (Maurice Ravel, Piero Coppola et Arturo Toscanini) et photos (Ballets Ida Rubinstein, séance d?enregistrement...). 104 pages de partitions. Texte d?introduction générale de 25 pages sur l?histoire de l??uvre et sa réception par Manuel Cornejo. Texte d?Alain Pâris comparant les premiers enregistrements de Bolero et leur impact sur la lecture de la partition. Discographie complète de Bolero de 1930 à 1939 par Jean Touzelet. Appareil critique de 27 pages présentant tout le support documentaire ayant servi à l?établissement de cette édition avec analyses inédites du manuscrit de 1928 conservé à la Morgan Library ainsi que des esquisses orchestrales - Bibliothèque nationale de France. Les Corrections et notes (sur 10 pages) recensent les problèmes éditoriaux, omissions et erreurs des premières éditions de l??uvre. Traduction anglaise des textes ainsi que de l?appareil critique. 2 partitions dans le volume : VERSION BALLET 1928 (inédite), éditeurs : Francois Dru et Quentin Hindley / VERSION CONCERT 1929, éditeur : Quentin Hindley.

Par RAVEL MAURICE. In 1922 Maurice Ravel heard the young Hungarian violin virtuoso and niece of Joseph Joachim, Jelly D'Aranyi, in concert in London. Following the performance, Ravel spent the remainder of the evening requesting D'Aranyi to play numerous gypsy tunes on her violin, probing her on the technical limits of the instrument. The result of this encounter is Ravel's virtuoso classic 'Tzigane”. Written originally for violin and piano or luthéal (a mechanism invented in 1919 that attaches to a piano, producing a sound similar to the rich overtones of the Cimbalon), the premiere took place in London in April 1924. The composer had finished the work only days beforehand. Ravel later orchestrated 'Tzigane” and both versions remain a 'must” for music-lovers and aspiring violinists today. Jelly D'Aranyi performed both versions regularly throughout her long career. This Urtext edition presents the first scholarly-critical edition of Ravel's masterpiece. It is published both in the orchestral version, complete with full score and performance material, as well as in the composer's earlier version for violin and piano. All known sources, including letters, have been drawn on for the new edition - one of the available sources, consulted for the first time, was a copy of 'Tzigane” from the estate of Jelly D'Aranyi, which is today part of a private collection. The version for piano and violin contains, besides the Urtext part, a second violin part as a facsimile with performance instructions by Jelly D'Aranyi. D'Aranyi's alterations and fingering reflect how Ravel must have heard the work in rehearsals and performance and as such are a document of early 20th century performance practice. The cooperation between Ravel and D'Aranyi is comparable to that of Brahms and Joachim working on the Brahms violin concerto. - First scholarly-critical Urtext edition of the work - Presented are both versions: for violin and orchestra and for violin and piano - Includes Jelly D'Aranyi's fingering/ Répertoire / Contrebasse

Initially composed in 1907 for Bass Voice and Piano Habanera by Maurice Ravel was transcribed for Flute and Piano for this edition. Based on a Cuban Contradanza it features a special habanera rhythm and is generally performed with sung lyrics. In this edition the Flute is a substitute for the voice. While composing this piece Maurice Ravel was also working on two works also with Spanish influence: 'The Spanish Rhapsody' and 'The Spanish Hour'. This edition which can be used for recitals and exams will enlighten Flute players. Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) is a French composer famous for hisImpressionist contributions. He wrote numerous pieces including 'Daphnis and Chloé' and the famous 'Bollero'.

Initially composed in 1907 for Bass Voice and Piano Habanera by Maurice Ravel was transcribed for Violin and Piano for this edition which can be used for both recitals and exams.  Based on a Cuban Contradanza it features a special Habanera rhythm and is generally performed with sung lyrics. In this edition the Violin is a substitute for the voice. While composing this piece Maurice Ravel was also working on two works with Spanish influence: 'The Spanish Rhapsody' and 'The Spanish Hour'. Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) was a French composer who was famous for his contributions to the'Impressionist' genre of classical music. He wrote numerous pieces including 'Daphnis and Chloé' and the famous 'Bolero'.

Initially composed in 1907 for Bass Voice and Piano Habanera by Maurice Ravel was transcribed for Bb Clarinet and Piano for this edition.  Based on a Cuban Contradanza it features a special habanera rhythm and is generally performed with sung lyrics. In this edition the Clarinet is a substitute for the Voice. While composing this piece Maurice Ravel was also working on two pieces with Spanish influence: 'The Spanish Rhapsody' and 'The Spanish Hour'. This edition which can be used for recitals and exams will enlighten Clarinet players. Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) isa French composer is famous for his Impressionist contributions. He wrote numerous pieces including 'Daphnis and Chloé' and the famous 'Bollero'.

This collection of French Songs and Choruses includes a wealth of original choral music by French composers, as well as many wonderful arrangements of some of the greatest French songs ever composed. Suitable for Mixed-Voice Choirs of all sizes and abilities, this is the perfect collection for finding new performance pieces, but would work equally well as a complete concert programme. The selections in this songbook are second-to-none, with some of the most beautiful and affecting French choral music compiled into one volume. Many original works are included here, with these choral compositions by giants of French classical music often being regarded as some of their finest work. Pieces like Madrigal by Gabriel Fauré, a new edition of Maurice Ravel's incredible Trois Chansons, Camille Saint-Saëns's Calme Des Nuits and Trinquons as well as Reynaldo Hahn's three Rondels, originally written for SATB choir. French Songs And Choruses also features a great many arrangements of works that have been enjoyed by choirs and singers for many years. The harmonies of songs like Chanson D'Amour by Gabriel Fauré convey just how stunning a song this is to hear as well as to sing, while others like Debussy's Beau Soir offer a similarly beautiful take on a different theme. With all of these songs, the joy will be in careful selection, fantastic practice and the thrill of performance for you and your audience. Such a grand selection of Songs And Choruses For Mixed-Voice Choirs is sure to enhance or invigorate your choir's repertoire, giving you an enjoyable introduction to the finest choral music that France has to offer. The delightful arrangements of the carefully-selected French Songs And Choruses included in this collection will make a perfectly French-flavoured addition to your general repertoire, or simply a complete concert in itself. The clear and accurate engravings make this book a pleasure to dip in and out of in your search for the perfect song, and with so many great compositions included, we're sure you'll find it! Please note that most of the lyrics are in French, but translations are included that also serve the purpose of enhancing your understanding of such poetic music./ Recueil / Choeur Mixte (SATB) et Piano

Dieses Werk das Ravel 1899 ursprünglich für Klavier solo komponierte und das bei Demets verlegt wurde erzielte rasch großen Erfolg und gilt seitdem als eines der beliebtesten Werke im klassischen Kanon.Die kritische Edition der „ Pavane “ von Regina Back und Douglas Woodfull-Harris berücksichtigt die diversen Nachdrucke der originalen Klavierfassung ebenso wie die handschriftliche Partitur der Orchesterfassung von 1909 und die zahlreichen Nachdrucke bis Ravels Tod 1937. Im Vorwort zeichnen die Herausgeber die Geschichte der Komposition nach. Auch die Klaviereinspielung des Komponisten und die zu seinen Lebzeiten unterseiner Leitung entstandenen Orchesteraufnahmen wurden herangezogen.Ein Vorwort in Englisch Französisch und Deutsch Faksimileseiten und ein Kritischer Bericht runden diese wichtige neue Ergänzung des Bärenreiter Urtext-Programms ab.- Erste kritische Edition von Ravels Meisterwerk- Faksimileseiten- Dreisprachiges Vorwort (engl./ franz./dt)