Maurice Ravel
Sonatine
The Sonatine features many of Ravel's stylistic trademarks in an exquisitely handled classical form.
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Miniature Masterpiece Missed the Prize
The Sonatine grew out of a competition that Ravel entered. He was to compose a short movement, and the first prize for the competition was 100 francs, which seemed like easy money because his was the only entry. He never collected the prize, however, because the piece was supposed to be a certain number of measures, and Ravel went over by a couple and got disqualified! Nevertheless, he completed the other two movements. He was not a good enough pianist to play the third, which is quite challenging, so he only ever really played the first two. The Sonatine features many of Ravel's stylistic trademarks in an exquisitely handled classical form, where a few short motives makes myriad appearances and are transformed throughout all three movements.Forum posts about this piece:
Found this gem of music history today... first edition of Sonatine by Ravel by nickc
From what I gather it's a first edition of Sonatine by Ravel. What a neat find, published the same year it was written. I've attached a link to the publisher.... it's worth the read! So many of the...
Ray Alston by rachorascho
Hello there, I would like to know, what are your thoughts on Ray Alston's Piano Practical Editions. I have came across them several times on IMSLP (Ravel's Sonatina / Gaspard de la nuit,...
Ravel Sonatine 1st Movement Difficulty by yumgoldfish
What level would you consider the first movement of Ravel's...
Injury and Treatments by ordinateur
Hi all, I'm new around here and I signed up just to ask this question. Please let me know if I posted this in the wrong area. So just for starters, I am a junior in high school and am a very...
Jeux D'eau by Ravel by pianist21
Hello! I am in the process of finding new repertoire, and I would was looking into learning Jeux D'eau by Ravel. However, I was wondering if this piece would be suitable for someone with very small hands....
Concert piece by jmallet
I have been told that I don't choose good "concert pieces"... so if you had to pick, would you perform in a concert: Movement 1 or Movement 3 from the Ravel Sonatine???
Ravel Sonatine - First Movement by jaiden
Hello there! I'm a newcomer to these forums, and fairly new to the piano as well. I'm currently working on Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition for Piano (which is working...
Quick question re Ravel Sonatine by scottmcc
Ravel Sonatine, Mvt 2, measure 33. My copy is of poor quality and I can't read it--what is the very first note of the measure for the right hand (the grace note before the A flat)? Thanks in...
Ravel Sonatine by dnephi
I recently heard an excellent performance of this piece. The colors, shades, and gorgeous sound was enchanting. What a magnificent piece! How difficult is it to play it as effectively as...
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Sonatina in F-sharp Minor, by the impressionism composer Maurice Ravel. This piano piece was initially published in the year 1905 and is included in Miscellaneous pieces by Ravel.