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MU6 APPRAISING – PART 2:
Historical and Analytical Study
RAVEL
RAVEL – Piano Concerto in G major
Question One
Candidates are required
to listen to excerpts from
the set work. They are
required to respond fully
to the questions,
applying the knowledge
gained through detailed
study of the set work.
Question Two
Candidates are required to
write an essay which
will focus on the
development of the form
and on a recognition of
the influences which
maintain continuity and
cause change, placing
the set work within a
broader musical
perspective.
Essential Materials:
The score
The edition used for this
analysis was
published by
EDITIONS DURAND
[DR1215000].
This will be available
online and from all
good music shops.
The recording
There are various
recording of this piece
available. The
important thing is that
you have your own
copy!
Preparation for analysis
The concerto
• File any useful notes from the AS course on concertos!
• List the names of any composers famous for their concertos.
Ravel the composer
• Research the man and his music.
• Make useful points about his musical style and list his most
famous works.
Listen to the set work carefully
• Follow the score: as a class, then a few times on your own!
• Discuss: What are your initial thoughts and reactions to this
piece?
Putting the work in context.
Background Information
Carefully file your
research, and any
information on the work
and the composer you
may have collected. You
should also read and
save the general
background notes
available in this project.
Completing worksheets
There are worksheets
available to download to
assist with your
understanding of this
information.
The Analysis
MOVEMENT I : Allegremente
MOVEMENT II : Adagio Assai
MOVEMENT III: Presto
The teacher will guide all
students through the
process of analysis.
Follow the suggested
procedure for each
movement in turn.
The provided notes may be
used as a guideline –
additional information and
details may be added as
required for clarification.
• Follow the score in class while
listening.
• Identify the structure and mark
in the sections in the score.
• Work through the analysis,
annotating the score in as much
detail as possible.
• Use post-it notes to add extra
information in your score if
necessary!
• Complete the worksheets after
each movement has been
completed.
• Discuss the answers in class.
Reading the score – a note!
Students should be made aware of all the transposing instruments used in
this orchestra, as reading the score and realising keys and harmonies can
be tricky. It is a good idea to write the following hints in the front of the score, on
the orchestral list in order to assist understanding.
CORNO INGLESE
COR ANGLAIS: sounds a 5th lower than written.
CLARINET in Mi
CLARINET in E
: sounds a minor 3rd higher than written.
CLARINET in Si
CLARINET in B
: sounds a tone lower than written.
CORNI IN F
HORNS IN F: sounds a 4th higher (or a 5th lower) than written.
TROMBA IN D
TRUMPET IN D: sounds a tone higher than written.
Identify the main features of Ravel’s musical style!
MOVEMENT
ONE
Identify the main features of Ravel’s musical style!
MOVEMENT
TWO
Identify the main features of Ravel’s musical style!
MOVEMENT
THREE
MOVEMENT 1:
Identify the main sections, and give bar
numbers.
MOVEMENT 2:
Identify the main sections, and give bar
numbers.
MOVEMENT 3:
Identify the main sections, and give bar
numbers.