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1. Boléro, one-movement orchestral work composed by Maurice Ravel and known for beginning softly and ending, according to the composer’s instructions, as loudly as possible. Commissioned by the Russian dancer Ida Rubinstein, Boléro was first performed at the Paris Opéra on November 22, , with a.

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2. Before he left for a triumphant tour of North America in January , Maurice Ravel had agreed to write a Spanish-flavoured ballet score for his friend, the Russian dancer and actress Ida Rubinstein (). The idea was to create an orchestral transcription of .

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3. Maurice Ravel, French composer of Swiss-Basque descent, noted for his musical craftsmanship and perfection of form and style in such works as Bolero (), Pavane pour une infante defunte (; Pavane for a Dead Princess), and Rapsodie espagnole ().

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4. rows · Maurice Ravel, in full Joseph-Maurice Ravel (7th March Ciboure, .

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5. Maurice Ravel was a 19th and early 20th century French composer of classical music. His best known works are 'Bolero' and 'Daphnis et Chloé.'Born: Mar 07,

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6. Boléro (Ravel, Maurice) Since this work was first published after with the prescribed copyright notice, it is unlikely that this work is public domain in the USA. However, it is in the public domain in Canada (where IMSLP is hosted), the EU, and in those countries where the copyright term is life+70 years or ncidbucardvegulin.placexratechcontlincietertenopafor.coer: Ravel, Maurice.

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7. Mar 06,  · Maurice Ravel (7 March – 28 December ) was one of the leading composers of impressionist music although, like Debussy, he rejected that term.

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8. The bolero is a 3/4 dance that originated in Spain in the late 18th century. Ravel's one-movement orchestral work was originally called Fandango, but as it had rhythmic similarities with the Spanish 3/4 dance form, he changed its name to Boléro.

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