Boléro (Ravel, Maurice)
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Since this work was first published after 1922, it is highly unlikely that this work is public domain in the USA. However, it is in the public domain in Canada (where IMSLP is hosted), the EU, and in countries where the copyright term is life+70 years or less. |
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Complete score [TB]
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Paris: Durand & Cie., 1932. Plate D. & F. 11.839
Public Domain - Non-PD US
High quality grayscale. By printng this with a 1932 copyright claim when actual publication was in 1929, Durand may have invalidated their US copyright.
Complete score [TB]
*#01578 - 4.34MB - 67 pages - Scan Quality: 5.00/10 (3 ratings) - V/25/V
Paris: Durand & Cie., 1929. Plate D. & F. 11.839
Public Domain - Non-PD US
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Complete score [TB]
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Moscow: Muzyka, n.d.(ca.1970)?
Public Domain - Non-PD US
Arrangements and Transcriptions
For Piano 4 hands (Ravel)
Complete score [TB]
*#25386 - 1.27MB - 28 pages - Scan Quality: 6.00/10 (1 rating) - V/25/V
Paris: Durand, 1929. Plate D.&F. 11,659.
Public Domain - Non-PD US
For Piano solo (Garban)
Complete score [B]
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Roger Branga, transcriber
[pseudonym of Lucien Garban, (1877-1959)]
Paris: Durand, 1929. Plate D.& F. 11,671.
Public Domain - Non-PD Canada, Non-PD US, Non-PD EU
For Violin Solo
Violin Part [TB]
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General Information
| Work Title | Boléro |
|---|---|
| Alternative Title | Bolero |
| Composer | Ravel, Maurice |
|---|---|
| Opus/Catalogue Number | M.81 |
| Key | C major |
| Number of Movements/Sections | 1 |
| Year/Date of Composition | 1928 |
| First Performance | Paris, Opera Theatre, 22 November 1928 |
| Year of First Publication | 1929 |
| Dedication | Ida Rubinstein |
| Genre | Ballet |
| Piece Style | Early 20th century |
| Instrumentation | piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes (2nd doubles oboe d'amore), Eb clarinet, 2 clarinets (Bb), bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns (F), trumpet (D), 3 trumpets (C), 3 trombones, tuba, 3 saxophones (sopranino in F, soprano in Bb, tenor in Bb), 3 timpani, 2 snare drums, cymbals, gong, celesta, harp, strings (This is the list as given in the Durand score. Further comments: 1) the Eb clarinet part can be done by one of the clarinets, i.e. only 3 players are needed, and 2) although not in the list at the front of the score, the last 6 bars of the work show a line for Gr.C. (Grande Caisse), i.e. bass drum.) |
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Misc. Comments
Section Listing
- Tempo di Bolero. Moderato assai (C majeur)
Version History
- Composed for orchestra, 1928
- Arranged for piano 4 hands by Ravel, 1929
Copyright Status
- While PD in Canada, this work is copyright in the USA until 1 January 2025.
