French composer who had a huge influence on 20th-century music. He is often compared to Debussy, but it should be emphasized that Ravel's works do not have the typical sensuality of Debussy. Ravel was an artist who aimed for formal perfection in his works, believing that art should not depict reality but be an imaginative masterpiece far from everyday worries. He was born in Ciboure (Basque Country on the French side) in 1875, inheriting from his Swiss engineer father a passion for various mechanisms, and from his Basque mother, an affinity for Spain. Both of these passions can easily be seen in his works. He began his music education relatively late, and in 1889 he was admitted to the Conservatoire in Paris, where he was taught by Gabriel Fauré and pianist Ricardo Viñes. His early works, such as the piano miniature 'Pavane for a Dead Princess' (1899), had a fairly original style, but the influence of his teachers and admired musicians like Fauré, Chabrier, and Satie can be discerned. His 1903 work 'Sheherazade' is reminiscent of Debussy's compositions. However, the artist found his own style and became part of the Société des Apaches, a group of French artists symbolizing artistic rebellion, to which the composer dedicated his work 'Miroirs'. In 1901, he presented the cantata 'Myrrha' at the Prix de Rome, winning second place. Ravel excelled in using and combining instrument colors in his orchestral works. Examples of such works include 'Rapsodie Espagnole', 'La Valse', and the famous 'Bolero', in which the artist achieves magnificent dynamic effects through the combination of different instruments. However, Ravel's ability to combine colors so exquisitely was also evident in his chamber works. In the 1920s, the composer traveled to the United States and began collaborating with George Gershwin, which had a significant influence on both composers. A delicate touch of jazz can be heard in the Piano Concerto in G Major and the Piano Concerto in D Major for the left hand, written for Paul Wittgenstein, a pianist who lost his right hand during World War II. In 1932, the composer began to fall ill. Three years later, he traveled to Spain and Morocco. He passed away in Paris in 1937. 'Bolero' - Vienna Philharmonic conducted by Gustavo Dudamel. 'Miroirs' part 3 - Jean-Philippe Collard. Piano Concerto for the Left Hand - Paul Wittgenstein, Concertgebouw Orchestra, and Bruno Walter.
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