Maurice Ravel Songs 1896-1914 Vce (Dover Song Collections) - Softcover

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Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486263541 ISBN 13: 9780486263540

Publisher: Dover Publications, 1997

Synopsis

Ravel brought to the art of the song that distinctive fusion of classicism and the modern spirit that characterized all his musical works. This superb collection includes many of his most admired and performed songs and song cycles. Reprinted from authoritative French editions and with new English translations of the original French texts. Edited by Arbie Orenstein.

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About the Author:

Maurice Ravel was one of the most original and sophisticated composers of the early 20th century. He wrote several operas, including "L'Enfant et les Sortileges" ("The Child and the Spell"), as well as ballets, and orchestral and chamber music. Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette collaborated with Ravel on "L'Enfant et les Sortileges" and wrote the libretto for it. Pegi Deitz Shea is the award-winning author of "The Carpet Boy's Gift," "Liberty Rising," "Patience Wright," "Tangled Threads," "Ten Mice for Tet," and "The Whispering Cloth," She lives in Rockville, Connecticut. Serena Riglietti has illustrated more than 50 children's books, including the Italian editions of the Harry Potter series.

Maurice Ravel was one of the most original and sophisticated composers of the early 20th century. He wrote several operas, including "L'Enfant et les Sortileges" ("The Child and the Spell"), as well as ballets, and orchestral and chamber music. Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette collaborated with Ravel on "L'Enfant et les Sortileges" and wrote the libretto for it. Pegi Deitz Shea is the award-winning author of "The Carpet Boy's Gift," "Liberty Rising," "Patience Wright," "Tangled Threads," "Ten Mice for Tet," and "The Whispering Cloth," She lives in Rockville, Connecticut. Serena Riglietti has illustrated more than 50 children's books, including the Italian editions of the Harry Potter series.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0486263541
• ISBN 13: 9780486263540
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 132