A Ravel Reader: Correspondence, Articles, Interviews

Maurice Ravel played a decisive role in the history of modern French music. This reader captures the essence of this enigmatic man through his own words, both written and spoken. This compilation of articles by Ravel (who was a brilliant critic) features reviews, interviews, and some 350 letters from Cocteau, Colette, de Falla, Richard Strauss, Stravinsky, and others.

Illustrations

Preface

Acknowledments

Introduction

[Part 1]

Ravel`s Career and Musical Thought

1.An Autobiographical Sketch by Maurice Ravel

2.Some Reflections on Music

3.Contemporary Music

[Part 2]

Correspondence

[Part 3]

Articles

[Part 4]

Interviews

-Appendixes

A. Recollections of Ravel by Louis Durey and Martial Singher

B. Ballet Arguments by Ravel

C. An Edition of Mendelssohn`s Piano Works

D. Ravel Analyzes His Own Music

E. A Recording Contract with the Aeloian Company

F. Historical Interpretations (1911-1988) by Jean Touzelet

G. Ravel`s Personal Record Collection compiled by Bruno Sebald

H. Sources of the Letters

I. Autograph Letters of Ravel in Public Institutions

Selected Biolography

Index

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Leschetizky`s Fundamental Principles of Piano Technique

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