Conductor Gustavo Dudamel is set to premiere a newly discovered piece, Semiramis: Prelude et Danse, by French composer Maurice Ravel, at Lincoln Center. This five-minute work, composed between 1900 and 1902, showcases Ravel's early development as a musician while he was influenced by his studies at the Paris Conservatory. The score reflects aspects of Ravel's evolving style, yet lacks the rich textures characteristic of his later compositions. This premiere is part of a celebration marking Ravel's 150th birthday, emphasizing the significance of uncovering historical musical gems.
On Thursday, Dudamel and the Philharmonic will give the world premiere of the five-minute piece as part of a program celebrating the 150th birthday of Ravel.
The newly found piece, Semiramis: Prelude et Danse, was written sometime between 1900 and 1902, when Ravel was in his late 20s.
This work reveals a young musician still honing his voice and looking to others, like Rimsky-Korsakov, for inspiration.
Though there are hints of his unconventional style, Semiramis lacks some of the lush textures and rich harmonies for which Ravel would become known.
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