Jeremy Siepmann
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"
WORKS MUSICS
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Introduction; cue to unadorned Bolero rhythm, Part 1
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"
Introduction; cue to unadorned Bolero rhythm, Part 1
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Bolero rhythm, Part 2: an extended variation of Part 1
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"
Bolero rhythm, Part 2: an extended variation of Part 1
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Motto rhythm complete
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"
Motto rhythm complete
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But here we have snare drums and plucked violas and cellos
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"
But here we have snare drums and plucked violas and cellos
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Section 1: Introduction of 'the theme'
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"
Section 1: Introduction of 'the theme'
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Flute continues with Part 2 of theme
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"
Flute continues with Part 2 of theme
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Section 2: Complete statement of theme by clarinet as flute joins 'motto' group
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"
Section 2: Complete statement of theme by clarinet as flute joins 'motto' group
1:30
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Introduction of 'discordant' harp into the unfolding picture
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"
Introduction of 'discordant' harp into the unfolding picture
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Section 3: Bassoon introduces closely related variant of theme
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"
Section 3: Bassoon introduces closely related variant of theme
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...but then veers upwards, slowing rhythm and introducing new syncopation
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"
...but then veers upwards, slowing rhythm and introducing new syncopation
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Section 4: 'Petite' E flat clarinet takes over theme, including variants
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"
Section 4: 'Petite' E flat clarinet takes over theme, including variants
1:21
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Section 5: Oboe d'amore takes over theme but returns to its original form
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"
Section 5: Oboe d'amore takes over theme but returns to its original form
1:34
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Section 6: Theme now shared by two instruments: muted trumpet and flute
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"
Section 6: Theme now shared by two instruments: muted trumpet and flute
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Section 7: Tenor saxophone takes Theme as trumpet replaces horn in 'motto'
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"
Section 7: Tenor saxophone takes Theme as trumpet replaces horn in 'motto'
1:39
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Section 8: Theme taken by soprano saxophone 'espressivo'
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"
Section 8: Theme taken by soprano saxophone 'espressivo'
1:9
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Section 9: Theme: celeste, piccolos and horn
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"
Section 9: Theme: celeste, piccolos and horn
1:24
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Section 10: Theme: Oboes, horns, clarinets
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"
Section 10: Theme: Oboes, horns, clarinets
2:6
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Section 11: Theme taken by First Trombone, complete with jazzy slides
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"
Section 11: Theme taken by First Trombone, complete with jazzy slides
1:40
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Section 12: Theme: flutes, oboes, clarinets, sax
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"
Section 12: Theme: flutes, oboes, clarinets, sax
1:13
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Section 13: Violins at last take the main tune, joining massed winds
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"
Section 13: Violins at last take the main tune, joining massed winds
1:14
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Section 14: Violins divide into four groups, each 'double-stopping'
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"
Section 14: Violins divide into four groups, each 'double-stopping'
1:4
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Section 15: Trumpet, trombone 2 and tuba join the foreground
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"
Section 15: Trumpet, trombone 2 and tuba join the foreground
1:18
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Section 16: First trombone and soprano saxophone 'rejoin' theme
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Section 16: First trombone and soprano saxophone 'rejoin' theme
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Section 17: Fortissimo
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Section 17: Fortissimo
1:26
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Section 18: Entire orchestra now employed, 'as loudly as possible'
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"
Section 18: Entire orchestra now employed, 'as loudly as possible'
1:18
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Section 19: Sudden, amazing change of key, lurching from C to E major
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"
Section 19: Sudden, amazing change of key, lurching from C to E major
1:20
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Section 20: Key now lurches back to C, as jazzy trombones whiningly protest
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"
Section 20: Key now lurches back to C, as jazzy trombones whiningly protest
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Cue to complete performance
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"
Cue to complete performance
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