Ravel: La Valse

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical_composition
gptkbp:arrangements for piano solo
gptkbp:artistic_influence influenced by waltz composers
gptkbp:artistic_innovation pioneered new orchestral techniques
gptkbp:artistic_legacy remains a staple in concert programs
gptkbp:audience often elicits strong emotional responses
often evokes nostalgia
gptkbp:choreography often adapted for ballet
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Maurice_Ravel
gptkbp:critical_reception widely acclaimed
gptkbp:cultural_impact significant in classical music repertoire
gptkbp:cultural_references featured in films and media
referenced in literature and art
gptkbp:cultural_significance represents the end of the Belle Époque
gptkbp:dedication to the memory of Johann Strauss II
gptkbp:duration approximately 12 minutes
gptkbp:famous_event performed at major music festivals
gptkbp:first_performance gptkb:Paris
gptkbp:form gptkb:orchestral_music
gptkbp:genre gptkb:dance
gptkbp:historical_context post World War I era
gptkbp:historical_interpretation varied interpretations by different conductors
gptkbp:historical_significance reflects the cultural shifts of the time
gptkbp:influenced later composers
gptkbp:influenced_artists influenced modern dance music
gptkbp:influences French waltz music
gptkbp:inspiration the waltz tradition
gptkbp:interpretive_freedom allows for conductor interpretation
gptkbp:involved_forces requires large orchestra
gptkbp:is_compared_to contrasts light and dark themes
gptkbp:key F major
gptkbp:music_composer performed by the Vienna Philharmonic
gptkbp:music_style complex and layered
characterized by rich harmonies
analyzed for its orchestration techniques
gptkbp:musical_storytelling tells a story through music
gptkbp:notable_ballet_adaptations choreographed by George Balanchine
gptkbp:notable_collaborations collaborated with prominent dancers
gptkbp:notable_conductors gptkb:Herbert_von_Karajan
gptkbp:notable_performances conducted by Leonard Bernstein
influenced many orchestral interpretations
gptkbp:notable_recordings by the Berlin Philharmonic
conducted by Gustavo Dudamel
gptkbp:orchestration gptkb:orchestra
gptkbp:performance requires technical skill from musicians
gptkbp:performance_tradition often performed in concert halls
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:1920
gptkbp:recordings available on various classical music labels
gptkbp:sound immersive and dynamic
gptkbp:style impressionism
gptkbp:thematic_element explores themes of love and loss
uses variations of themes
gptkbp:theme recurring motifs throughout the piece
features contrasting sections
features multiple waltz themes
gptkbp:year_composed gptkb:1920
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vladimir_Ashkenazy
gptkb:Alice_Sara_Ott
gptkb:Andreas_Staier
gptkb:Martha_Argerich
gptkb:Evgeny_Kissin
gptkb:Perlman_Plays_Ravel
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5