Miroirs, or "Reflections" is a suite for solo piano written by French impressionist composer Maurice Ravel between 1904 and 1905. First performed by Ricardo Viñes in 1906, Miroirs contains five movements, each dedicated to a fellow member of the French impressionist group, Les Apaches. Alborada del gracioso ("The Gracioso's Aubade") is dedicated to M. D. Calvocoressi. Alborada is a technically challenging piece that incorporates Spanish musical themes into its complicated melodies. Around 1900, Maurice Ravel joined a group of innovative young artists, poets… read more
Miroirs, or "Reflections" is a suite for solo piano written by French impressionist composer Maurice Ravel between 1904 and 1905. First pe… read more
Miroirs, or "Reflections" is a suite for solo piano written by French impressionist composer Maurice Ravel between 1904 and 1905. First performed by Ricardo Viñes in 1906, Mir… read more
Joseph Maurice Ravel (7 March 1875 – 28 December 1937) was a French composer, pianist, and conductor. He is often linked with Impressionism alongside his contemporary Claude Debussy, although both composers rejected the label. During the 1920s and 1930s, Ravel was widely regarded as France's leading living composer. Born into a music-loving family, Ravel studied at the Paris Conservatoire, where he faced opposition from the conservative establishment, resulting in controversy over his treatment. After leaving the Conservatoire, he developed a distinctive style noted for clarity… read more
Joseph Maurice Ravel (7 March 1875 – 28 December 1937) was a French composer, pianist, and conductor. He is often linked with Impressionism alongside his contemporary Claude Debussy, althou… read more
Joseph Maurice Ravel (7 March 1875 – 28 December 1937) was a French composer, pianist, and conductor. He is often linked with Impressionism alongside his contemporary Claude Debussy, although both composers rejected the label. During t… read more