Maurice Ravel

French composer and pianist

Maurice Ravel was a French composer and pianist who is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in 20th-century classical music. Born in Paris in 1875, Ravel studied at the Paris Conservatory and went on to compose some of the most iconic works of the century, including "Bolero" and "Daphnis et Chloé". He was also a skilled pianist and performed with many of the leading orchestras of his time. Ravel died...