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About Maurice Ravel
Maurice Ravel was a celebrated French music composer who became a global icon in the 1920s. He’s best remembered for his 1928 work entitled, “Boléro”. His other notable works include “Pavane pour une infante défunte” and “Sonata for Violin and Cello”.
He’s considered as one of the early composers to have their works recorded. Most of his music was described as impressionism. The French musician was one of the founding members of the group known as Les Apaches, which was made up of poets, musicians, and writers.
Parents
- Pierre-Joseph Ravel (father)
- Marie Delouart (mother)
Education
Ravel was trained at the famous Conservatoire de Paris.
Honors
The following are some awards received by the musician:
- Ordre de Léopold – 1926
- In 1921 he became a member of the Royal Philharmonic Society.
Trivia
He was trained by some renowned composers including Charles-Wilfrid de Bériot, and Gabriel Fauré.
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F.A.Q. about Maurice Ravel
When is his birthday?
Maurice Ravel's birthday is on March 7, 1875.
In how many days is his birthday?
Maurice's birthday is in 316 days
How old was Maurice when he died?
He was 62 years old.
When did he die?
He died in December 28, 1937.
How old would he be today?
Maurice Ravel would be 149 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Maurice from?
He was born in Ciboure, France.