A Ravel reader : correspondence, articles, interviews / compiled and edited by Arbie Orenstein.
| Author/creator | Ravel, Maurice |
| Other author | Orenstein, Arbie, compiler, editor. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Columbia University Press, 1990. |
| Description | xvi, 653 pages, 24 pages of plates : illustrations, portraits, music, facsimiles ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Ravel's career and musical thought. An autobiographical sketch by Maurice Ravel ; Some reflections on music ; Contemporary music -- Correspondence -- Articles. Wagner and today's musicians: the opinions of Messieurs Florent Schmitt and Maurice Ravel -- The polonaisies, nocturnes, impromptus, the barcarolle-impressions -- What should be set to music? Good poetry or bad, free verse or prose: opinions presented by Fernand Divoire -- The Lamoureux Orchestra concerts [2] -- Symphonic scenes by Monsieur Fanelli -- The Witch at the opéra-comique -- Fervaal -- At the Théâtre des Arts -- Regarding Claude Debussy's Images -- Boris Godunov -- At the opéra-comique: Francesca da Rimini and La Vida Breve -- Parsifal -- New productions of the Russian season: The Nightingale -- The songs of Gabriel Fauré -- On inspiration -- Take jazz seriously! -- Memories of a lazy child -- Concerto for the left hand -- Finding tunes in factories -- The aspirations of those under twenty-five: musical youth -- Nijinsky as ballet master -- Interviews. Maurice Ravel's opinion of modern French music -- L'heure espagnole ; Ma Mère l'Oye / by R. Bizet -- "The lynx": Maurice Ravel in the country / by Georges le Fèvre -- Viennese impressions of a French artist -- Ravel and modern music: the French composer talks -- The French music festival: an interview with Ravel -- M. Ravel in London (from a correspondent) -- Famous French composer in London -- The great musician Maurice Ravel talks about his art / by André Révész -- Dress rehearsal at the Monte Carlo Opera: L'enfant et les sortilèges -- Maurice Ravel's arrival: a conversation with the great and humorous composer -- Scandinavian influence on French composition -- Maurice Ravel and recent French music / by Roland-Manuel -- Maurice Ravel, man and musician / by Olin Downes -- Ravel says Poe aided him in composition -- Mr. Ravel returns: the French composer-pianist and his contacts with America: certain contrasts / by Olin Downes -- Maurice Ravel on Berlioz: an interview / by M.D. Calvocoressi -- Problems of modern music -- Maurice Ravel and his Bolero / by José André -- An interview with Ravel -- A visit with Maurice Ravel -- M. Ravel discusses his own work: the Bolero explained / by M.D. Calvocoressi -- In interview with Maurice Ravel / by José Bruyr -- Some confessions of the great composer Maurice Ravel / by Pierre Leroi -- An afternoon with Maurice Ravel -- Factory gives composer inspiration -- Ten opinions of Mr. Ravel on compositions and composers -- Maurice Ravel between two trains /rby Nino Frank -- M. Maurice Ravel is going to write a "Joan of Arc" / by Gabriel Reuillard -- Appendixes. Recollections of Ravel by Louis Durey and Martial Singher ; Ballet arguments by Ravel ; An edition of Mendelssohn's piano works ; Ravel analyzes his own music ; A recording contract with the Aeolian Company ; Historical interpretations (1911-1988) / by Jean Touzelet ; Ravel's personal record collection / compiled by Bruno Sébald ; Sources of the letters ; Autograph letters of Ravel in public institutions. |
| Abstract | Considered among the most original and influential composers of the twentieth century, Ravel played a decisive role in the history of modern French music--a role that continues to be examined by students exploring the roots of musical style in our time. This outstanding compilation of articles by Ravel (who was a brilliant critic) features reviews, interviews, and some 350 letters--most of which are published here for the first time in English-from Cocteau, Colette, de Falla, Richard Strauss, Stravinsky, and other major figures of the era. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 619-624) and index. |
| LCCN | 89025228 |
| ISBN | 0231049625 |