Joseph Maurice Ravel[n 1] (7 March 1875 – 28 December 1937) was a French composer, pianist and conductor. He is often associated with Impressionism along with his elder contemporary …

Dec 24, 2025 · Maurice Ravel, French composer of Swiss-Basque descent, noted for his musical craftsmanship and perfection of form and style in such works as Bolero (1928), Pavane pour …

Oct 27, 2025 · We explore the life and work of Maurice Ravel, master craftsman of French music. ‘My only mistress is music.’.

Mar 12, 2015 · Ravel was born to a Basque mother and a Swiss father in the village of Ciboure, in the Basque region of southwest France. But when he was three months old, the family moved …

Feb 26, 2024 · Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) was a French composer of classical music best known for his innovative piano pieces and orchestral works like Bolero and Daphnis et Chloé.

Joseph-Maurice Ravel (7 March 1875–28 December 1937) was a French composer, pianist and conductor. He is often associated with impressionism along with his elder contemporary …

Born in Ciboure, France, in 1875, Maurice Ravel was an outstanding figure in modern French music. His family moved to Paris when he was three months old. He began his musical studies …