Maurice Ravel
Piece en Forme De Habanera
for Violin and Piano
Maurice Ravel
Piece en Forme De Habanera
for Violin and Piano
- Instrumentation Violin and Piano
- Composer Maurice Ravel
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Difficulty Level
- Edition Sheet Music
- Publisher Alphonse Leduc
- Order no. AL24864
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Description:
Initially composed in 1907 for Bass Voice and Piano, Habanera by Maurice Ravel was transcribed for Violin and Piano for this edition. Based on a Cuban Contradanza, it features a special habanera rhythm and is generally performedwith 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'. Thisedition, which can be used for recitals and exams, will enlighten Violin players. Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) was a French composer who was famous for his contributions to the 'Impressionist' genre of classical music. He wrotenumerous pieces, including 'Daphnis and Chloé' and the famous 'Bollero'.