Ravel, Maurice : Sérénade grotesque
Work Overview
Composition Year:1893
Publication Year:1975
First Publisher:Salabert
Instrumentation:Piano Solo
Genre:serenade
Total Playing Time:3 min 30 sec
Copyright:Public Domain
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Author : Jinbo, Natsuko
Last Updated: January 20, 2015
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Author : Jinbo, Natsuko
Ravel's first completed piano work. The title inscribed on the autograph manuscript is simply Sérénade. Along with other early works such as Menuet antique, the influence of Chabrier (1841-1894) is evident, and the composer himself acknowledged this in his autobiographical writings. Orenstein points out a kinship with Chabrier's Bourrée fantasque in the opening staccato passage and the 'grotesque' atmosphere suggested by the title. The distinctive arpeggio writing, marked 'pizzicatissimo' and resembling a strummed guitar, can be seen as a precursor to the later 'Alborada del gracioso'.
Author : PTNA Piano Encyclopedia Editorial Department
Last Updated: January 20, 2015
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Author : PTNA Piano Encyclopedia Editorial Department
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