Bolero: The Life Of Maurice Ravel

By Madeleine Goss

Book Overview

Bolero: The Life Of Maurice Ravel is a biography of the famous French composer, Maurice Ravel, written by Madeleine Goss. The book explores Ravel's life and career, from his childhood in the Basque region of France to his rise as one of the most influential composers of the 20th century. Goss delves into Ravel's personal life, including his relationships with family, friends, and lovers, as well as his struggles with illness and mental health. She also provides detailed analysis of Ravel's music, including his most famous works such as Bolero, Daphnis et Chloe, and La Valse. Through extensive research and interviews with those who knew Ravel, Goss paints a vivid portrait of the man behind the music, and offers insights into the creative process of one of the greatest composers of all time. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in classical music, French culture, or the life of a creative genius.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163146625
• ISBN13: 9781163146620
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.3"