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Ballet Performance | Ravel's Bolero
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The discussion centers on Maurice Ravel's "Boléro," a one-movement orchestral work renowned for its gradual crescendo from a soft beginning to a powerful climax. Participants express surprise at the genre of bolero, recognizing it as more than just Ravel's composition. The piece is noted for its emotional impact and has become culturally significant, particularly in the UK since 1984. The connection between the music's build-up and personal experiences, such as daily commutes, highlights its pervasive influence.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of orchestral music structure
- Familiarity with Ravel's compositions
- Knowledge of the cultural significance of classical music in the UK
- Awareness of the bolero genre and its characteristics
- Research the historical context of Ravel's "Boléro" and its premiere in 1928
- Explore the evolution of the bolero genre in music history
- Analyze the orchestration techniques used in "Boléro"
- Investigate the cultural events associated with "Boléro" in the UK post-1984
Music enthusiasts, classical composers, cultural historians, and anyone interested in the emotional impact of orchestral works.
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About boleros:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolero
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolero
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Lnewqban said:
Interesting! I never knew bolero was a whole genre, I only knew it as a particular piece by Ravel.
A Google search for bolero has an entry:
What is bolero famous for?
Boléro, one-movement orchestral work composed by Maurice Ravel and known for beginning softly and ending, according to the composer's instructions, as loudly as possible.
I once lived just far enough from my workplace that the drive time was the same as the Ravel piece. The way it builds over the 15 minutes coincided nicely, and effectively, with waking up by the time I got to the office!
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I thought it was just one classical piece too. Everyone in the UK associated that music with one event after 1984. It is still very moving watching it just now.