Maurice Ravel
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Maurice Ravel
Summary
Maurice Ravel is a human[1]. Born in Ciboure[2], he… he was born on March 7, 1875[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on December 28, 1937[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], pianist[7], and composer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43,931 views/month, #5,650 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Maurice Ravel was born in Ciboure[2].
- Maurice Ravel passed away in Paris[4].
- Maurice Ravel died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[10].
- Maurice Ravel was born on March 7, 1875[3].
- Maurice Ravel died on December 28, 1937[5].
- Maurice Ravel is buried at Levallois-Perret Cemetery[11].
- Maurice Ravel's father was Pierre-Joseph Ravel[12].
- Maurice Ravel's mother was Marie Ravel[13].
- Maurice Ravel held citizenship in France[14].
- Maurice Ravel worked as a conductor[6].
- Maurice Ravel's professions included pianist[7].
- Maurice Ravel's professions included composer[8].
- A notable student of Maurice Ravel was Roland-Manuel[15].
- A notable student of Maurice Ravel was Manuel Rosenthal[16].
- A notable work attributed to Maurice Ravel is Daphnis et Chloé[17].
- A notable work attributed to Maurice Ravel is Boléro[18].
- A notable work attributed to Maurice Ravel is Miroirs[19].
- A notable work attributed to Maurice Ravel is Piano Concerto[20].
- A notable work attributed to Maurice Ravel is Gaspard de la nuit[21].
- Maurice Ravel received the Prix de Rome[22].
- Maurice Ravel received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[23].
- Maurice Ravel received the Grammy Hall of Fame[24].
- Maurice Ravel received the Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music[25].
- Maurice Ravel was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Music[26].
- Maurice Ravel was a member of Société musicale indépendante[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Maurice Ravel's place of birth was Ciboure[2]. He was born on March 7, 1875[3]. His father was Pierre-Joseph Ravel[12]. His mother was Marie Ravel[13].
Education
Studied under Gabriel Fauré[28], a university teacher[29], 1845–1924[30], of France[31], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[32]; Charles-Wilfrid de Bériot[33], a pianist[34], 1833–1914[35], of France[36], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[37]; André Gedalge[38], a composer[39], 1856–1926[40], of France[41], awarded the Prix de Rome[42]; Emile Pessard[43]; Santiago Riera[44]; and Eugène Anthiome[45].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include conductor[6], pianist[7], and composer[8]. Notable students include Roland-Manuel[15], a composer[46], 1891–1966[47], of France[48] and Manuel Rosenthal[16], a conductor[49], 1904–2003[50], of France[51], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[52].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Daphnis et Chloé[17], a ballet[53], founded in 1912[54]; Boléro[18], a ballet[55], founded in 1928[56]; Miroirs[19], a musical work/composition[57], founded in 1905[58]; Piano Concerto[20], a musical work/composition[59], founded in 1931[60]; and Gaspard de la nuit[21], a musical work/composition[61], founded in 1908[62]. Things named for Maurice Ravel include Ravel[63], Ravel Peak[64], 4727 Ravel[65], and Maurice Ravel Prize[66].
Recognition
Awards received include Prix de Rome[22], an award[67], in France[68], founded in 1663[69]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[23], a Q1499804[70], in France[71]; Grammy Hall of Fame[24], an award[72], founded in 1973[73]; and Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music[25], an award[74].
Personal Life
Maurice Ravel's religion is recorded as atheism[75].
Death and Burial
Maurice Ravel died on December 28, 1937[5]. Recorded place of death include Paris[4], a commune of France[76], in France[77], founded in -0300[78] and 16th arrondissement of Paris[10], a municipal arrondissement of France[79], in France[80], founded in 1860[81]. The cause of death was neurological disorder[82]. Burial took place at Levallois-Perret Cemetery[11].
Why It Matters
Maurice Ravel ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43,931 views/month, #5,650 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[83] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[84]
He has been cited as an influence by Trevor Rabin[85], a composer[86], b. 1954[87], of South Africa[88], specialised in film score[89]; Nick Glennie-Smith[90], a composer[91], 1951–2026[92], of United Kingdom[93], specialised in film score[94]; Michiru Yamane[95], a composer[96], b. 1963[97], of Japan[98]; Dominic Lewis[99], a film score composer[100], b. 1985[101], of United Kingdom[102], specialised in music[103]; and Frank Churchill[104], a composer[105], 1901–1942[106], of United States[107], awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Musical Score[108].
Entities named for him include Ravel[63], Ravel Peak[64], 4727 Ravel[65], and Maurice Ravel Prize[66].
FAQs
Where was Maurice Ravel born?
Maurice Ravel's place of birth was Ciboure[2].
Where did Maurice Ravel die?
Maurice Ravel passed away in Paris[4].
Who were Maurice Ravel's parents?
Maurice Ravel's father was Pierre-Joseph Ravel[12]. Maurice Ravel's mother was Marie Ravel[13].
What did Maurice Ravel do for work?
Maurice Ravel worked as conductor[6], pianist[7], and composer[8].
What awards did Maurice Ravel receive?
Honors received include Prix de Rome[22], Knight of the Legion of Honour[23], Grammy Hall of Fame[24], and Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music[25].
Who did Maurice Ravel influence?
Maurice Ravel has been cited as an influence by Trevor Rabin[85], Nick Glennie-Smith[90], Michiru Yamane[95], and Dominic Lewis[99].