Maurice Ravel - Orchestral Sheet Music – Great Works

In 1907, Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) began to compose his one-act theatrical piece, L'HEURE ESPAGNOLE (The Spanish Hour), after his opera-loving father suffered a stroke. It has been suggested that this...

In 1907, Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) began to compose his one-act theatrical piece, L'HEURE ESPAGNOLE (The Spanish Hour), after his opera-loving father suffered a stroke. It has been suggested that this...

Daphnis et Chloé 'is certainly not only one of Ravel's best works, but also one of French music's most beautiful creations,' thus, Stravinsky's view of this ballet in his memoirs, published in 1935. C...

The ballet, a masterpiece of Impressionist orchestration, is now followed by Urtext editions of the well-known Daphnis Suites, both edited by Ravel expert Jean-François Monnard. Ravel extracted two su...

Text by Franc-Nohain Place and time: The plot takes place in Toledo, in the 18th century Characters: Concepción, Torquemada's wife (Soprano) - Gonzalve, bachelier (Tenor) - Torquemada, clockmaker (Tri...

Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) wrote the first of his CINQ MÉLODIES POPULAIRES GRECQUES (Five Greek Folk Melodies) in 1904 at the urgent request of Pierre Aubry, who wished to illustrate a lecture he was g...

> Score and orchestral parts in large format (25.5 x 32.5 cm) > Includes source descriptions and a Critical Commentary with alternative readings (Eng) > Informative Introduction on the work's history...

In the 1960s, long after Ravel’s death, the musical text of the then available Durand edition of Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major underwent various changes. Although it is unknown who authorised thes...

This orchestration, made for an ensemble of 15 instruments, can also be played by a small symphony orchestra. It is thus possible, without modifying the parts of the wind instruments, to increase the...

The soft light of the early morning, the song of the cicadas and the beguiling scent of thyme: "Matinée de Provence" describes a morning in Provence, from the first rays of sunshine to the oppressive...

The soft light of the early morning, the song of the cicadas and the beguiling scent of thyme: "Matinée de Provence" describes a morning in Provence, from the first rays of sunshine to the oppressive...

The soft light of the early morning, the song of the cicadas and the beguiling scent of thyme: "Matinée de Provence" describes a morning in Provence, from the first rays of sunshine to the oppressive...

With his composition "L'Aurore" (Dawn) in 1905, Maurice Ravel started his fifth and last attempt to win the coveted "Prix de Rome" of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris. His renewed elimination in t...

Although the moods may vary throughout these evocative works, the elegance and subtly shifting energies of their musical language could only be those of Maurice Ravel. Includes Rapsodie Espangnole, Ra...

Ravel originally conceived of his 'choreographic poem' La Valse as a tribute to Johann Strauss. But this is a waltz far removed from the urbane gaiety of old Vienna. A masterpiece of lush and brillian...

With the premiere in 1908 of Rapsodie Espagnole, Ravel's first entirely orchestral composition, the French composer achieved renown as a highly original and imaginative composer. In 1911 he recast the...

Prélude - Fugue - Forlane - Rigaudon - Menuet - Toccata

Orchestration: 2 Flutes, Oboe, 2 Clarinets in Bb, 2 Bassoons 2 Horns in F, Harp Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass) The 'Pavane for a Dead Princess' was composed for solo piano by Maurice...

Orchestration 2 Flutes, Oboe, 2 Clarinets in Bb, 2 Bassoons 2 Horns in F, Harp Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass) The 'Pavane for a Dead Princess' was composed for solo piano by Maurice...

Orchestration: Piccolo, 2 Flutes (2nd opt.db.Piccolo 2), 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets in Bb, Soprano + Tenor Saxophones [could be 1 player], 2 Bassoons 2 Horns in F, Trumpet in Eb or D [or Clarinet 3 in Bb],...