Henle Verlag Ravel - Une Barque Sur L'océan - Piano
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Summary of This Score
The title Miroirs by Maurice Ravel (1904/05) refers to the idea of "mirror images" of the universe of human experience. Among the nature evocations present in this cycle, "Une barque sur l'océan" stands out as a maritime scene of rare imaginative power, often compared to the orchestral work "La mer" by Debussy, composed around the same time.
On the piano, the sound material unfolds in large continuous arpeggios that carry characteristic resonances: sonorities in fifths, fourths, and seconds, subtly articulated by rhythm. This expansive writing creates a sensation of constant movement, as if the instrument becomes both a water surface, breath, and surf. The listener perceives both a concrete image-a boat at the mercy of wind and waves-and a more symbolic reading, where the sea's instability reflects the variations of human life.
Following "Alborado del gracioso" (HN 1295), the G. Henle publishing house offers here another piece from Miroirs in a separate edition. Ideal for enriching a piano repertoire dedicated to Ravel, this publication allows work on color, the management of sound layers, and fluidity of passages, while exploring the refined aesthetics of the early 20th century.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Maurice Ravel | Instrumentation | Piano |
| Edition | G. Henle | Pages | 28 |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Henle score for Ravel's Une Barque sur l'océan sold separately?
This G. Henle edition offers "Une Barque sur l’océan" as a separate score, extracted from Maurice Ravel's Miroirs cycle.
How many pages does this piano score have?
The publication contains 28 pages.
What is the instrumentation for Ravel's Une Barque sur l'océan?
The indicated instrumentation is solo piano. The piece belongs to the classical repertoire and features a writing style with large continuous arpeggios.
Which pianistic aspects are developed in this piece by Ravel?
The writing involves continuous arpeggios and resonances based on fifths, fourths, and seconds. The rhythm articulates these sonorities. The score thus addresses tone color and the shaping of sound layers.
Is this score part of Miroirs?
"Une Barque sur l’océan" is a piece from the Miroirs cycle, composed by Maurice Ravel in 1904/05. It is offered after "Alborado del gracioso," referenced as HN 1295 by G. Henle.
