Classical Music Class: Composer Maurice Ravel

🎶 Discover the Genius of Maurice Ravel: A Journey Through Time and Sound 🎵

Course Instructor: Dr. Nurit Jugend

🚀 Course Title: Classical Music Class: Inside Ravel's Musical Mind

Join us on an enchanting voyage into the heart of French Impressionism with our online course, dedicated to the masterful works of composer Maurice Ravel. This course is meticulously crafted to provide a deep study of Ravel's compositions and his main influences, highlighting his unique fusion of modernity and classicism.

Course Headline: A Deep Study of Ravel's Compositions and Main Influences on His Music Style

🌍 What You’ll Explore:

• Ravel's Aesthetics: Understand the profound impact of French art and artists like Degas, Renoir, and Cézanne on Ravel's music.

• Musical Analysis: Delve into the intricacies of Ravel's works with an in-depth examination of texture, melody, form, harmony, and orchestration.

🎵 Highlighted Masterpieces:

• ✨ Mother Goose Suite: Unravel the charm of "The Conversation of Beauty and the Beast" and other enchanting pieces from this collection.

• 🔥 Boléro: Trace the evolution of this iconic piece, famously commissioned by the legendary ballet dancer Ida Rubinstein.

🌟 Ravel's Musical Explorations:

• Discover how Ravel incorporated global influences, from Hungarian Czardas to Spanish Habanera tunes in his music.

• Gain insights into the composer's innovative approach to musical language and its transition from Romantic to Impressionist styles.

📈 Course Structure:

1. Chapter 1: Ravel's Life and Legacy - Explore the personal and professional influences that shaped the composer's artistic journey.

2. Chapter 2: Ravel in the Context of French Art - Analyze how French art movements and artists, including Monet and Cézanne, inspired Ravel’s compositional style.

3. Chapter 3: Analyzing Ravel's Pieces - A deep dive into some of Ravel’s most iconic works, examining their harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic elements.

4. Chapter 4: The Colorful World of Impressionism in Music - Understand how Ravel’s music reflects the principles of French Impressionism.

5. Chapter 5: Ravel's Global Influences - Explore how the integration of non-Western musical themes expanded Ravel's palette and influenced his compositions.

6. Final Assessment: - Demonstrate your understanding of Ravel’s music and its place in history through a comprehensive analysis of a chosen piece.

🎓 By the end of this course, you will:

• Cultivate a refined appreciation for Classical music, particularly the works of Maurice Ravel.

• Develop new perspectives on listening to and understanding music, enhancing your musical vocabulary.

• Gain a comprehensive grasp of how composers can draw inspiration from external sources and transform them into timeless pieces of art.

Embark on this captivating course with Dr. Nurit Jugend as your guide and deepen your love for Classical music, especially the exquisite works of Maurice Ravel! 🎹