Edition Breitkopf RAVEL MAURICE - BOLERO - STUDY SCORE
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Summary of This Score
With "Bolero," Maurice Ravel composed one of the most iconic works in the orchestral repertoire, recognizable by its relentless rhythmic ostinato and its gradual build-up of sonic tension. This Urtext edition, edited by Jean-François Monnard, offers a musical text established from a well-argued comparison of sources, primarily based on the first sketch of the score and Ravel's final manuscript. The result aims for a reliable and coherent reading, valuable for conductors, teachers, and musicians wishing to work with a demanding editorial material.
The orchestration, particularly distinctive, highlights the colors of each section through a continuous handoff of the theme, supported by an expanding overall dynamic. Notably, it features the use of saxophones within the orchestra, the presence of celesta and harp, as well as a percussion setup designed to carry the rhythmic momentum without ever losing precision. An ideal score for deepening the balance of sound layers, managing crescendos, and fostering the collective discipline essential to the success of this work.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | ||
| Composer | Maurice Ravel | Instrumentation | symphony orchestra (3 flutes including piccolo, 3 oboes including English horn, 3 clarinets including E-flat and B-flat, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, 3 bassoons including contrabassoon, 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, 1 tuba, timpani, percussion (4 players), harp, celesta, strings) |
| Edition | Breitkopf Urtext | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is this edition of Boléro an Urtext score?
The Breitkopf Urtext edition is prepared by Jean-François Monnard. The musical text is based notably on Maurice Ravel's first sketch and the final manuscript.
What instrumentation is indicated for Ravel's Boléro?
The ensemble features a symphony orchestra with 3 flutes including piccolo, 3 oboes including English horn, and 3 clarinets including E-flat and B-flat parts. Added are soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, 3 bassoons including contrabassoon, 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, and tuba. The strings are complemented by timpani, 4 percussion parts, harp, and celesta.
Are saxophones included in the Boléro score?
Two saxophones appear in the instrumentation: a soprano saxophone and a tenor saxophone.
Is this score suitable for studying Ravel's orchestration?
The score highlights the continuous transfer of the theme between sections and the gradual build-up of overall dynamics. It allows study of the balance of sound layers as well as the management of crescendos.
Boléro Ravel Breitkopf Study Score: which percussion instruments are provided?
The setup includes timpani and 4 percussion parts. The rhythmic writing relies on an ostinato that supports the momentum of the work.
