The melodies of MAURICE RAVEL (1875-1937) span the entire chronology of his creative output, from his earliest song BALLADE DE LA REINE MORTE D`AIMER (1893), written during his student years at the Paris Conservatory, to the cycle DON QUICHOTTE À DULCINEE (1932-33), his last compositions in any genre. In his songs, Ravel's text settings display a meticulous attention to detail. Ravel´s melodies are elegant and refined, classical in their phrase structure. In his treatment of rhythm, Ravel finds subtlety within traditional meters, and dance forms-minuet, waltz, folk dances (especially Spanish dance) -also shape the rhythm in many of his songs. / Voix Moyenne(s) Et Piano

This collection contains 39 easy-to-play piano pieces from the Baroque to the Early Modern period and presents an ideal repertoire for music schools and private music-making.Conceived as a current supplement to Bärenreiter's popular anthology 'Easy Classics for Piano? (BA 8758), it offers a wide-ranging repertoire which includes popular classical pieces but also small gems such as Chopin's 'Contredanse? in G-flat major as well as Satie's 'Berceuse? and 'Méditation?. Tried and tested fingering by the experienced pianist and piano teacher Annette Töpel help players to learn the pieces more quickly.- Ideal for students, music-lovers and piano teachers- Tried and tested fingering - Practical page-turnsFrom the contents:Chopin, 'Préludes? in A major and C minor (op. 28 nos. 7 and 20), Contredanse in G-flat major, Schumann, 'Bärentanz and Haschemann? / Bach, 'Preludes? / Debussy, 'The little shepherd? from 'Children's Corner? / Mendelssohn, 'Wedding March? / Brahms, 'Waltz? in E major (op. 39 #5), Theme from the 'Paganini Variations? (op. 35), 'Verstohlen geht der Mond auf? from Piano Sonata op. 1 (movt. 2) / Ravel, Prélude / Satie, 'Berceuse? and 'Méditation? / Piano

This collection of sheet music by the great French composer Maurice Ravel features 19 of his greatest pieces, all newly-arranged especially for this volume. The subtle melodies and achingly beautiful harmonies of these lush Impressionist pieces truly do illustrate the sheer Joy Of Ravel.The pieces by Ravel included in this collection rank alongside Debussy as some of the prettiest Piano music ever composed. Ravel himself categorically refused the term 'Impressionist', believing it to be reserved for paintings only, but his music so closely resembles the colourful flourishing and affective beauty of those works of art that it is difficult to resist such a description. Featuring works like Boléro, Jeux D'Eau, Pavane Pour Une Infante Défunte as well as excerpts from La Valse, The Joy Of Ravel for solo Piano sound utterly divine.Pieces like Menuet Antique, Prélude and the selections from Le Tombeau De Couperin perfectly encapsulate what makes Ravel's compositions so incredible. His perfectionist methods resulted in extended harmonies, complexly musical modulations and masterful melodies that make these 19 works of art an unabashed joy to play and to hear. One of the great things about this sheet music book is the visual beauty of the music. With lilting notes and extensive ties, this is not only a work full of aural pleasure but it's some of the nicest-looking notation out there. Certainly in this case, what you see is what you get, simply The Joy Of Ravel.The Joy Of... series is a constantly growing collection of musical editions that is now recognised and loved throughout the world. Originally compiled by the editorial hand of renowned teacher, arranger and musicologist Denes Agay, the series continues to reflect his influence and covers a wide variety of musical genres including the classics, folk, jazz, blues, ragtime and children's music. New titles are constantly being added to an already extensive range, ensuring that The Joy Of... series continues to be a vital growing treasury of the world's best music.if you're a fan of the genius that is Maurice Ravel and his beautifully-crafted works, you are guaranteed to love the 19 pieces included in The Joy Of Ravel. Equally, if you just want a beautiful collection of solo Piano sheet music, this book will suit you perfectly. / Piano

Maurice Ravel semble avoir été particulièrement attiré par l?atmosphère musicale de Vienne. Entre le commencement d?une ?uvre, en 1906, qui devait s?intituler Wien et son achèvement sous le titre de La Valse, en 1920, il écrivit les Valses nobles et sentimentales pour piano en 1911. Ravel orchestra les Valses en 1912 qui, du même coup, se transformèrent en ballet au titre de Adélaïde ou le langage des fleurs. / Partitions classique / Piano - instruments à clavier / Piano / DURAND

Conducteur et parties Saxophone Quartet (SATB) The Three Songs (Trois Chansons) dating from 1914/15 were arranged for four a cappella voices by Ravel immediately after he had written the music of these pieces. The lyrics were penned by the composer himself. The songs represent Ravel’s sole contribution to choral literature. The first song consists of three sections and tells the story of Nicolette, who sets out to pick flowers in the fields. Just like Little Red Ridinghood, she meets a wolf who asks her if she is on her way to her grandmother’s house (M.1-13). Fleeing from him, she meets a page who wonderswhether she would like to have him as her “lover true”. She dismisses his proposition though she finds it hard to do so (M. 14-39). In the third section, she encounters a plump, unhandsome man (lento!). He speaks to her:”Stay, stay, my Nicolette, all this gold I give to thee”, and - “VIVO” - Nicolette takes refuge in his arms. (M.40 to end). The Three Lovely Birds from Paradise are sky-blue, white as fallen snow and bright red - just like the colors of the Tricolore, the national flag of France - which has been interpreted in many reviews as a sign of an increasingly nationalistic attitude becoming apparent in the war year of 1914. This song mourns the loss of the beloved one who went to war. The Ronde is also made up of three sections. The old women are the first to sing (M.1-28). They warn the young maidens against entering the forest since it is inhabited by all kinds of dangerous (male) beasts. Then (M. 29 – 56) the old men warn the young lads against going into the woods because of the numerous (female) demons living there. The irony of the story is to be found in the final answer of the young people (as of M. 57), who conclude: “We will not go into the woods since the old folks have frightened off all the beasts, anyway.”

Par RAVEL MAURICE. Maurice Ravel mélancolique populaire 'Pavane pour une infante défunte ' composé en 1899 a été écrite à l'origine pour piano avant il arrange pour orchestre en 1910. Bien que dédié à une véritable princesse, la Princesse de Polignac, le travail ne fait pas référence à une personne historique réelle./ Répertoire / Trio à Cordes

Par RAVEL MAURICE. Maurice Ravel mélancolique populaire 'Pavane pour une infante défunte ' composé en 1899 a été écrite à l'origine pour piano avant il arrange pour orchestre en 1910. Bien que dédié à une véritable princesse, la Princesse de Polignac, le travail ne fait pas référence à une personne historique réelle./ Répertoire / Quatuor à Cordes

Par RAVEL MAURICE. Maurice Ravel mélancolique populaire 'Pavane pour une infante défunte ' composé en 1899 a été écrite à l'origine pour piano avant il arrange pour orchestre en 1910. Bien que dédié à une véritable princesse, la Princesse de Polignac, le travail ne fait pas référence à une personne historique réelle./ Répertoire / Trio avec Piano