The Ravel Variations

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical_composition
gptkbp:analysis often analyzed in music theory courses
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Maurice_Ravel
gptkbp:critical_reception generally positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact widely performed in concert halls
gptkbp:dedicated_to the pianist and conductor, Paul Wittgenstein
gptkbp:duration approximately 20 minutes
gptkbp:form theme and variations
gptkbp:genre gptkb:orchestral_music
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Ravel Variations
gptkbp:influenced modern orchestral music
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Variations_on_a_Theme_by_Haydn
gptkbp:inspired numerous arrangements and adaptations
gptkbp:instruments gptkb:orchestra
gptkbp:is_often_featured_in educational settings
music festivals
music competitions
piano competitions
orchestral programs
music analysis courses
orchestral repertoire studies
piano repertoire studies
gptkbp:key B-flat major
gptkbp:notable_feature use of counterpoint
complex rhythms
dynamic contrasts
lyrical melodies
rich harmonies
gptkbp:notable_performance performed at the Aspen Music Festival
performed at the BBC Proms
performed at the Salzburg Festival
performed at the Tanglewood Music Festival
performed at the Edinburgh International Festival
gptkbp:notable_recordings conducted by Leonard Bernstein
conducted by Herbert von Karajan
conducted by Pierre Boulez
performed by the London Symphony Orchestra
performed by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
gptkbp:part_of classical music repertoire
Ravel's orchestral repertoire
gptkbp:performed_by orchestras worldwide
gptkbp:performed_in gptkb:concerts
gptkb:festivals
competitions
recitals
gptkbp:premiere_date 1928
gptkbp:recorded_by many prominent pianists
gptkbp:related_to Ravel's other works
gptkbp:structure three main sections
gptkbp:style impressionism
gptkbp:year_composed 1928
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_New_York_City_Ballet
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4