Barenreiter Ravel Maurice - Quatuor A Cordes - Score
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Essential Information About This Score
Essential Information About This Score
- Urtext Critical Edition : a reference editorial work to approach the piece as close as possible to the sources.
- Critical Commentary in English, with facsimiles, to understand editorial choices and variants.
- Material Designed for Ensemble Playing : performance parts carefully laid out for optimal reading comfort.
- Study Score ideal for analysis, classroom work, and rehearsal preparation.
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Summary of This Score
Composed in 1903, Maurice Ravel's only string quartet has established itself as a major work in the chamber music repertoire, among the most performed and recorded. This critical edition highlights Ravel's demanding writing and offers performers and readers a reliable musical basis, suitable for both individual practice and quartet rehearsal.
Prepared by Juliette Appold, this edition traces the genesis of the work, its premiere, and the reception it received, notably from figures such as Gabriel Fauré and Claude Debussy. It also discusses subsequent performances followed by Ravel, the first recordings made under his supervision, as well as the first publication by Astruc, placing the score in its artistic and editorial context.
To establish the musical text, this first critical edition relies on the Astruc edition and its proofs, corrected and modified by the composer, as well as on the revised edition published by Durand in 1910. Differences between the score and the parts published later are examined and clarified in the critical commentary, a valuable asset to resolve ambiguities and work coherently in ensemble.
With its study score format, careful presentation, and legible performance parts, this publication is intended for string quartets, conservatories, music libraries, and all those seeking a reference score combining musicological rigor and practical usability at the music stand.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | ||
| Composer | Maurice Ravel | Genre | Classical score, chamber music |
| Edition | Urtext Critical Edition, prepared by Juliette Appold (TP 413) | Language | English (critical commentary) |
| Instrumentation | String Quartet (2 violins, viola, cello) | Pages | XXXVII + 76 pages |
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Questions frequently asked
What instrumentation is required for Ravel's String Quartet?
The work is written for two violins, viola, and cello. This edition is therefore intended for a complete string quartet formation.
Is this Ravel score a critical Urtext edition?
Edition TP 413 is a critical Urtext edition prepared by Juliette Appold. The musical text is based on the Astruc edition, its proofs corrected by Ravel, and the revised Durand edition from 1910.
Are the individual parts designed for rehearsal use?
The publication includes clear performance parts intended for desk work and quartet rehearsals.
Is the critical commentary in French?
The critical commentary is written in English. It notably examines the differences between the score and the subsequently published parts.
How many pages does the study score of Ravel's Quartet contain?
The volume totals XXXVII introductory pages and 76 pages of music. The introductory pages outline the genesis, premiere, and editorial history of the work. The sources used include the first Astruc publication and the 1910 Durand edition.
