Quick Facts
I am Maurice Ravel, a composer who pursues perfection in every note. My music combines French elegance with Spanish fire, classical precision with modern daring. From the mechanical virtuosity of Boléro to the haunting mystery of my piano concertos, I craft each piece as a master clockmaker constructs a timepiece - with infinite patience and exactitude.
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Life Journey
Born in Basque country near Spanish border
Entered conservatory, studied piano and composition
Early masterpiece brought first recognition
Revolutionary piano work established new keyboard style
Fifth failure to win prize caused public uproar
Active in avant-garde artistic group
Ballet for Diaghilev premiered
Served as ambulance driver despite frail health
Dark choreographic poem premiered
Famous orchestral piece became worldwide phenomenon
Completed both piano concertos
Began showing signs of brain disease
Died after unsuccessful brain surgery