Articles related to "Maurice Ravel"



Maurice Ravel Biography
Notes on the life and works of Maurice Ravel, classed with Debussy as an Impressionist composer.
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Art and The Café
The café as a meeting place, den of evil, absinthe wonderland or political hotbed in works by Jean Beraud, Paul Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh, Viktor Oliva and Gabriel Deluc.
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French Female Composers in History
Some interesting facts and information about several French women composers who were born before the year 1900.
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Ravel L'Enfant et les Sortilèges
L'enfant et les Sortilèges (The Child and the Spells), a French opera by Maurice Ravel in two acts. Opera plot summary, character list, and other Ravel opera information.
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More Composer Birthdays
Ever wonder how old your favorite composer was turning this year? Find out with this fast list of major Classical composers.
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Francis Poulenc of 'Les Six'
Brief biography of composer and pianist Francis Poulenc, of 'Les Six' ('The Six) group of French composers. Famous for ballet 'Les Biches' ('The Little Darlings.')
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George Antheil's Capital of the World
In the pantheon of American ballet music, it's a shame that "Capital of the World" by George Antheil isn't discussed more often. It remains one of his masterpieces.
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Gaspard de la Nuit
Having basic knowledge of an Impressionistic piece's title can make a big difference in understanding the music itself. Discover the meaning behind Gaspard de la Nuit.
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Intro to Impressionistic Piano Music
Ravel's Gaspard de la Nuit, and Debussy's Preludes are both suites of piano music. Here are the techniques these composers used to convey what these pieces represent.
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Ravel Opera The Spanish Hour
L'Heure Espagnole, a French opera by Maurice Ravel. The Spanish Hour opera plot summary, character list, and other Ravel opera information.
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The Music of George Gershwin
George Gershwin's works as American composer and songwriter. Well-known for Rhapsody in Blue and Porgy & Bess.
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Three Famous Sister Musical Duos
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his sister Nannerl often played together at various musical functions in Salzburg and Vienna. Several sister teams followed their example.
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Noteworthy Women


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