Composer

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Maurice Ravel

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Suite from larger work

Compose Date

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1913

Average_duration

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16:44

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Maurice Ravel's 'Daphnis et Chloé, suite No. 2' is a ballet suite that was composed in 1913. It was premiered on May 8, 1913, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France. The suite is the second of two suites that Ravel composed for the ballet 'Daphnis et Chloé', which was written by the Greek author Longus in the 2nd century AD. The suite is comprised of three movements, each of which is characterized by its own unique style and mood. The first movement, titled 'Lever du jour' (Daybreak), is a gentle and serene piece that features a solo flute and harp. The music is meant to evoke the peacefulness of a new day dawning, and it is characterized by its delicate melodies and soft, flowing rhythms. The second movement, titled 'Pantomime', is a more dramatic and intense piece that features a solo flute and clarinet. The music is meant to accompany a pantomime that depicts the story of Daphnis and Chloé, and it is characterized by its haunting melodies and dark, brooding harmonies. The final movement, titled 'Danse générale' (General Dance), is a lively and energetic piece that features the full orchestra. The music is meant to accompany a grand dance that brings the ballet to a close, and it is characterized by its driving rhythms and joyful melodies. Overall, 'Daphnis et Chloé, suite No. 2' is a masterful work of orchestral music that showcases Ravel's skill as a composer. The suite is characterized by its lush harmonies, intricate melodies, and evocative use of orchestration, and it remains a beloved piece of music to this day.

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