Maurice Ravel
150 years of musical genius
To mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Maurice Ravel, born on 7 March 1875, ARTE invites you to explore the fascinating and daring world of this French composer of many inspirations. From the virtuosity of his ‘Concerto for the Left Hand’ to the haunting rhythm of his ‘Bolero’, Ravel redefined the boundaries of classical music, combining tradition with visionary modernity. Photo © Harcourt / AFP
To mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Maurice Ravel, born on 7 March 1875, ARTE invites you to explore the fascinating and daring world of this French composer of many inspirations. From the virtuosity of his ‘Concerto for the Left Hand’ to the haunting rhythm of his ‘Bolero’, Ravel redefined the boundaries of classical music, combining tradition with visionary modernity. Photo © Harcourt / AFP
