Maurice Ravel
Vocalise-Étude
En forme de Habanera for Alto Recorder & Piano
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Maurice Ravel
Vocalise-Étude
En forme de Habanera for Alto Recorder & Piano
- Instrumentation Alto Recorder and Piano
- Composer Maurice Ravel
- Editor Colette Mourey
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Difficulty Level
- Edition Piano Score and Part(s)
- Publisher Editions Marc Reift
- Order no. EMR97486
Description:
Vocalise-Étude en forme de Habanera is a refined work by Maurice Ravel from 1907. Originally composed as a wordless vocal etude, the piece focuses on the suppleness of the melodic line and the purity of the sound. The designation "en forme de Habanera" refers to the famous Spanish-influenced duple meter, which is characterized by its swaying and sensual pulse. Fascinated by Iberian timbres, Ravel unfolds a subtle harmonic language full of fine shadings and delicate chromaticism. The melody, at once simple and expressive, develops with almost hypnotic elegance. The atmosphere moves between melancholy gentleness and Latin warmth in a climate of poetic restraint. Each phrase demands precise breath control and a keen sense of phrasing. The seemingly simple writing actually reveals great subtlety in balance and nuance. This short work concentrates Ravel's art of suggestion and timbre. In Colette Mourey's arrangement, the piece retains its intimate character while gaining a new expressive sound palette.
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Editions Marc Reift
Route du Golf 150
3963
Crans-Montana
Schweiz
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