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Listening Guide Ravel - La Valse Written in 1920 The song and dance rhythms that are a common feature in Ravel’s music originate from hearing his mother singing Basque and Spanish folksongs. La Valse was originally written for piano, followed by a version for two pianos and finally an orchestral score. La Valse was a great success in post war Vienna and Paris. This piece touches on death and destruction, which is not obvious on the surface due to the joyful nature of the waltz. Listening points
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MAURICE RAVEL 1875 – 1937
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