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Maurice Ravel was a French composer. Born on 7 March 1875 in Ciboure, Ravel died on 28 December 1937 in 16th arrondissement of Paris at the age of 62.
Notable works include Daphnis et Chloé, Boléro and Miroirs. Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour, Grammy Hall of Fame and Prix de Rome, among 4 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 106 languages, Maurice Ravel is No. 4,417 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 7 March 1875, Ciboure
- Died
- 28 December 1937, 16th arrondissement of Paris (aged 62)
- Country
- France
- Known as
- Conductor, pianist, composer
- Field
- Music
- Plays
- Piano
- Genres
- Opera, classical music, impressionism in music
- Languages
- French, Basque
- Wikipedia editions
- 106
Did you know
62
Lived to 62.
7 Mar
Shares a birthday with Alessandro Manzoni and Sanae Takaichi.
2
Two people in the Index born in Ciboure, with Philippe Bergeroo.
106
Has a Wikipedia article in 106 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Maurice Ravel
- FatherPierre-Joseph Ravel
- MotherMarie Ravel
- SiblingÉdouard Ravel
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight of the Legion of Honour1920
- Grammy Hall of Fame1991
- Prix de Rome
- Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music
Notable works
- Daphnis et Chloé
- Boléro
- Miroirs
- Piano Concerto
- Gaspard de la nuit
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