Piano Concerto for the Left Hand (Ravel, Maurice)

Since this work was first published after 1922 with the prescribed copyright notice, it is 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 those countries where the copyright term is life+70 years or less. IMSLP does not assume any sort of legal responsibility or liability for the consequences of downloading files that are not in the public domain in your country.

		Movements/Sections 1 movement Lento (D major)—Allegro (E major/D major) Composition Year 1929-30 Genre Categories Concertos; For piano left hand, orchestra; Scores featuring the piano; Scores featuring the piano left hand; Scores featuring the orchestra; For orchestra with soloists; For 2 pianos (arr); For 2 players

Performances

• Recordings (1)

Recordings

Selections

 Cadenza (EU)
*#110315 - 21.15MB - 4:27 -  2.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (3) - !N/27/!N - 697x⇩

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Ivan Ilic (22 July 2011)

Performer Pages:

Ivan Ilić (Piano)

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Paris: Ivan Ilić

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Recorded by Ivan Ilić in February 2011

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Scores

• Full Scores (1)
• Parts (17)
• Arrangements and Transcriptions (2)

Full Scores

 Complete score (EU)
*#01581 - 2.52MB, 97 pages -  6.1/10 2 4 6 8 10 (7) - V/27/V - 9549x⇩

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Aglover (24 September 2006)

Publisher Info.:

Paris: Durand & Cie., 1931. Plate D. & F. 12,734

Copyright:

Public Domain - Non-PD US [tag all]

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In the USA, This work is not in the public domain because it was renewed 28 years after first publication with a proper notice. It will enter the US public domain on January 1st, 2027.

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Parts

 Flute 1, 2, 3 (also Piccolo) (EU)
*#219496 - 0.19MB, 14 pages -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (0) - !N/27/!N - 3x⇩

PDF file, Typeset by Pequeño Demonio
editor (15 May 2012)

 Oboe 1, 2, English horn (EU)
*#219498 - 0.16MB, 12 pages -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (0) - !N/27/!N - 3x⇩

PDF file, Typeset by Pequeño Demonio
editor (15 May 2012)

 Bassoon 1, 2, Contrabassoon (EU)
*#219495 - 0.17MB, 17 pages -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (0) - !N/27/!N - 4x⇩

PDF file, Typeset by Pequeño Demonio
editor (15 May 2012)

 Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F) (EU)
*#219494 - 0.18MB, 18 pages -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (0) - !N/27/!N - 3x⇩

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editor (15 May 2012)

 Trumpet 1, 2, 3 (C) (EU)
*#219501 - 0.14MB, 12 pages -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (0) - !N/27/!N - 3x⇩

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editor (15 May 2012)

 Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba (EU)
*#219502 - 0.16MB, 16 pages -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (0) - !N/27/!N - 3x⇩

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editor (15 May 2012)

 Timpani (EU)
*#219499 - 0.05MB, 3 pages -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (0) - !N/27/!N - 4x⇩

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editor (15 May 2012)

 Triangle/Tambourine/Cymbals (EU)
*#219500 - 0.06MB, 7 pages -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (0) - !N/27/!N - 4x⇩

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editor (15 May 2012)

 Bass Drum/Woodblock/Tam-tam (EU)
*#219497 - 0.05MB, 3 pages -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (0) - !N/27/!N - 4x⇩

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editor (15 May 2012)

 Harp (EU)
*#219492 - 0.07MB, 6 pages -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (0) - !N/27/!N - 4x⇩

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editor (15 May 2012)

 Violins I (EU)
*#219504 - 0.14MB, 10 pages -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (0) - !N/27/!N - 3x⇩

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editor (15 May 2012)

 Violins II (EU)
*#219505 - 0.14MB, 9 pages -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (0) - !N/27/!N - 3x⇩

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editor (15 May 2012)

 Violas (EU)
*#219503 - 0.12MB, 8 pages -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (0) - !N/27/!N - 3x⇩

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editor (15 May 2012)

 Cellos (EU)
*#219506 - 0.11MB, 9 pages -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (0) - !N/27/!N - 8x⇩

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editor (15 May 2012)

 Basses (EU)
*#219493 - 0.10MB, 8 pages -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (0) - !N/27/!N - 3x⇩

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editor (15 May 2012)

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Pequeño Demonio

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Pequeño Demonio

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Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 - Non-PD US [tag all]

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 Oboe 1 (EU)
*#98686 - 0.18MB, 4 pages -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (0) - V/27/V - 311x⇩

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Daphnis (8 April 2011)

Publisher Info.:

Paris: Durand & Cie, 1931. Plate D. & F. 12,739.

Copyright:

Public Domain - Non-PD US [tag all]

Misc. Notes:

In the USA, This work is not in the public domain because it was renewed 28 years after first publication with a proper notice. It will enter the US public domain on January 1st, 2027.

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 Violins I (EU)
*#134370 - 0.38MB, 14 pages -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (0) - !N/27/!N - 131x⇩

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Petracho (9 October 2011)

Editor:

Petracho

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Petracho

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Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 - Non-PD US [tag all]

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In the USA, This work is not in the public domain because it was renewed 28 years after first publication with a proper notice. It will enter the US public domain on January 1st, 2027.

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Arrangements and Transcriptions

For 2 Pianos (Ravel)

 Complete score (EU)
*#05988 - 1.61MB, 39 pages -  6.3/10 2 4 6 8 10 (3) - V/33/V - 3563x⇩

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Daphnis (16 May 2007)

Editor:

Charles Douin, Paris - engraver

Publisher Info.:

Paris: Durand & Cie., 1937. Plate D. & F. 12,728

Copyright:

Public Domain - Non-PD US [tag all]

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In the USA, This work is not in the public domain because it was renewed 28 years after first publication with a proper notice. It will enter the US public domain on January 1st, 2033.

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 Complete score (EU)
*#60763 - 2.47MB, 41 pages -  4.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (1) - V*/33*/V* - 1532x⇩

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douweziel (4 April 2010)

Arranger:

[composer's arrangement]

Publisher Info.:

Moscow: Muzyka, n.d. Plate 8162

Copyright:

Public Domain - Non-PD US [tag all]

Misc. Notes:

In the USA, This work is not in the public domain because it was renewed 28 years after first publication with a proper notice. It will enter the US public domain on January 1st, 2033.

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General Information

Work Title	Piano Concerto for the Left Hand
Alternative Title	Concerto pour la main gauche

Composer	Ravel, Maurice
Opus/Catalogue Number	M.82
Key	D major
Movements/Sections	1 movement Lento (D major)—Allegro (E major/D major)
Year/Date of Composition	1929-30
First Performance	Vienna, 5 January 1932
First Publication	1931
Dedication	Paul Wittgenstein
Piece Style	Early 20th century
Instrumentation	Piano solo + Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, Cor Anglais, Treble Clarinet (E♭), 2 Clarinets (A), Bass Clarinet (A), 2 Bassoons, Contrabasoon, 4 Horns, 3 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, Tuba, Timpani, Triangle, Tambourine, Cymbals, Bass Drum, Wood Block, Tam-Tam, Harp, Violins I, Violins II, Violas, Cellos, Double Basses
External Links	Wikipedia article Maurice-Ravel.net

Misc. Comments

Copyright Status

• While public domain in Canada, the full score is copyright in the USA until 1 January 2027, and the two-piano arrangement until 1 January 2033.