By
Maurice Ravel
Ravel's "Sonatine," composed in 1903-1905, is a significant work in the early 20th-century French Impressionist style. The piece draws inspiration from the classical sonata form but is characterized by Ravel's innovative harmonic language and nuanced textures. "Sonatine" is celebrated for its delicacy, clarity, and meticulous craftsmanship, which are hallmarks of Ravel's compositions. It represents Ravel's exploration of the fusion between traditional forms and Impressionistic elements, making it a vital piece in the piano repertoire.
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by:
Gwendolyn Mok
Join San Jose State Professor Gwendolyn Mok, one of the remaining heirs to Ravel's pianism via her late teacher Vlado Perlemuter, in this lesson on the Sonatine. Always attentive to Ravel's craftsmanship, Mok traces the motivic threads that tie the three movements together and shows how the composer brings the work's themes and drama to a culmination point in a thrilling finale.
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