Ravel

The Profile

Maurice Ravel (1875–1937) was a French composer associated with musical Impressionism, known for works such as Boléro, Pavane pour une infante défunte and the Piano Concerto in G major.

Born 7 March 1875, died 28 December 1937. Associated with Impressionist composers; notable works include Boléro, Pavane pour une infante défunte, and the Piano Concerto in G major.

A reflective, highly positive review of Ravel's Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in G major that highlights the second movement (Adagio assai) as evocative of memory and melancholy. The reviewer classifies review styles on DeBaser and situates their own piece as subjective and impressionistic. Rating given is 5/5.