Rapsodie espagnole (Ravel, Maurice)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 movements
Composition Year 1907
Genre Categories Rhapsodies; For orchestra; Scores featuring the orchestra; For piano 4 hands (arr); For 2 players; Scores featuring the piano; For 2 pianos (arr); For piano (arr); For 1 player; For cello, piano (arr); Scores featuring the cello; For violin, piano (arr); Scores featuring the violin

Contents

Performances

Recordings

 1. Prélude à la nuit: très modéré
#76989 - 6.21MB - 4:41 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 6351×⇩ - MP3 - Carolus

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Carolus (2010/8/29)

 2. Malaguena: assez vif
#76990 - 2.79MB - 2:08 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 3336×⇩ - MP3 - Carolus

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Carolus (2010/8/29)

 3. Habanera: assez lent et d'un rythme las
#76991 - 3.14MB - 2:22 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 3306×⇩ - MP3 - Carolus

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Carolus (2010/8/29)

 4. Feria: assez animé
#76992 - 8.69MB - 6:34 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 3328×⇩ - MP3 - Carolus

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Carolus (2010/8/29)

Performer Pages University of Chicago Orchestra (orchestra)
Barbara Schubert (conductor)
Publisher Info. Chicago: University of Chicago Symphony
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Misc. Notes Performed 30 April 2005, Mandel Hall. From archive.org
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 Complete recording (EU)
#571339 - 36.06MB - 15:45 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/N/V - 13×⇩ - MP3 - Vangi

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Vangi (2019/5/5)

Performers Orchestre de Philadelphie, dir. Eugene Ormandy
Publisher Info. Sony Classical - enregistrement original: 1963
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Misc. Notes Collection personnelle
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Sheet Music

Full Scores

 Complete Score
#134638 - 9.19MB, 89 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 14361×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2011/10/10)

 Color Cover
#134639 - 1.22MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1112×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2011/10/10)

Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand & Fils, 1908. Plate D. & F. 7128.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del/mrg]
Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
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 Complete Score
#07484 - 5.09MB, 89 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 10177×⇩ - Daphnis

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Daphnis (2007/6/10)

Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand & Fils, 1908. Plate D. & F. 7216.
Reprinted Mineola: Dover Publications, n.d.
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Parts

 Flute 1/2, Piccolo 1/2
#35090 - 2.00MB, 12, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3040×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2009/7/20)

⇒ 15 more: Oboes 1/2, English Horn • English Horn • Clarinets 1/2, Bass Clarinet (in B♭, A) • Bassoon 1/2, 3, Sarrusophone • Horns 1/2, 3/4 (in F) • Trumpet 1/2, 3 (in C) • Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba • Timpani, Xylophone, Castanets, Triangle, Bass Drum/Tam-Tam, / Military Drum, Cymbals, Tambourine • Celesta • Harp 1, 2 • Violins 1 • Violins 2 • Violas • Cellos • Double Basses

 Oboes 1/2, English Horn
#35091 - 1.45MB, 9, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2203×⇩ - Carolus

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 English Horn
#31218 - 0.27MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1475×⇩ - Daphnis

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Daphnis (2009/5/12)

 Clarinets 1/2, Bass Clarinet (in B♭, A)
#35092 - 1.78MB, 12, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4006×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2009/7/20)

 Bassoon 1/2, 3, Sarrusophone
#35093 - 1.79MB, 10, 4, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3073×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2009/7/20)

 Horns 1/2, 3/4 (in F)
#35094 - 1.56MB, 8, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1668×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2009/7/20)

 Trumpet 1/2, 3 (in C)
#35095 - 0.77MB, 5, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2501×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2009/7/20)

 Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba
#35096 - 0.95MB, 3, 3, 3, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1578×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2009/7/20)

 Timpani, Xylophone, Castanets, Triangle, Bass Drum/Tam-Tam,
Military Drum, Cymbals, Tambourine
#23420 - 5.66MB, 19 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2928×⇩ - Rom

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Rom (2008/10/22)

 Celesta
#35097 - 0.29MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1003×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2009/7/20)

 Harp 1, 2
#35098 - 1.32MB, 7, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1390×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2009/7/20)

 Violins 1
#34754 - 1.30MB, 12 (2-13) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2248×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2009/7/13)

 Violins 2
#34755 - 1.15MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1210×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2009/7/13)

 Violas
#35099 - 1.33MB, 12 (2-13) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1247×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2009/7/20)

 Cellos
#27983 - 1.11MB, 11 (2-12) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1331×⇩ - Generoso

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Generoso (2009/2/7)

 Double Basses
#35100 - 0.74MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1240×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2009/7/20)

Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand & Fils, 1908. Plate D. & F. 7216.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes These files are part of the Orchestra Parts Project.
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 Percussion
#459106 - 0.24MB, 13 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 295×⇩ - Steveprimatic

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Steveprimatic (2017/2/11)

Editor Steve Primatic
Publisher. Info. Steve Primatic
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Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 [tag/del]
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

Complete

For Piano 4 hands or 2 Pianos (Ravel)

 Complete Score
#01773 - 2.95MB, 32 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 8697×⇩ - Aglover

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Aglover (2006/10/13)

Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand & Fils, 1908. Plate D. & F. 6999.
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Misc. Notes High Quality
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 Complete Score
#160949 - 2.30MB, 36 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2131×⇩ - Morel

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Morel (2011/12/5)

 Color Cover
#160950 - 1.09MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 369×⇩ - Morel

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Morel (2011/12/5)

Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand & Fils, 1908. Plate D. & F. 6999.
Copyright
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For Piano (Garban)

 Complete Score (CA)
#36788 - 1.18MB, 24 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - 10/48/30 - Daphnis

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Daphnis (2009/8/10)

Arranger Lucien Garban (1877-1959)
Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand & Cie., 1952. Plate D. & F. 13,614.
Copyright
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Malagueña (No.2)

For Cello and Piano (Fournier)

 Complete Score (CA)
#524519 - 0.81MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/25/34 - Zhengxinhao

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 Cello Part (CA)
#524520 - 0.20MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/25/34 - Zhengxinhao

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Zhengxinhao (2018/5/21)

Arranger Louis Fournier (1877-1963)
Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand & Cie., 1929. Plate D. & F. 11531.
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Habanera (No.3)

For Violin and Piano (Kreisler)

 Complete Score (CA)
#249811 - 0.84MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - 13/24/33 - J.p.m

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J.p.m (2012/9/9)

 Violin Part (CA)
#249812 - 0.67MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - 13/24/33 - J.p.m

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J.p.m (2012/9/9)

Arranger Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962)
Publisher. Info. New York: Charles Foley, 1928. Plate 24723.
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For Piano

 Complete Score
#523425 - 0.64MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 24×⇩ - Mompou

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Mompou (2018/5/13)

Arranger Jacques Charlot (d. 1916)
Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand, 1911. Plate 8090.
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General Information

Work Title Rapsodie espagnole
Alternative. Title Rhapsodie espagnole
Composer Ravel, Maurice
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. M.54
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IMR 38
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 movements:
  1. Prélude à la nuit. Très modéré (A minor)
  2. Malagueña. Assez vif (A minor)
  3. Habanera. Assez lent et d'un rythme las (F♯ minor)
  4. Feria. Assez animé (C major)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1907
First Performance. 1908-03-15 in Paris, Chatelet Theatre
Orchestre de Concerts Colonne. Édouard Colonne, conductor
First Publication. 1908
Dedication Ma cher maître, Charles de Beriot
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation Orchestra: 2 piccolos, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets (A),
bass clarinet (B♭), 3 bassoons, sarrusophone, 4 horns (F), 3 trumpets (C), 3 trombones, tuba
timpani, bass drum, cymbals, triangle, basque drum, castanets,
side drum, tam-tam, xylophone, celesta, 2 harps, strings
External Links Maurice-Ravel.net
Wikipedia article

Misc. Comments

Dedicated to the pianist Charles-Wilfrid Bériot, Ravel's teacher (1833-1914), not to his late father the violinist.

Version History

  • Composed in 1907 as a work for orchestra.
  • The composer's arrangement for 2 pianos (4 hands) may have been completed before the orchestral version (see the discussion page)
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