Ravel Boléro

The RAVEL exhibition, dedicated to the study of the Boléro Boléro at the Cité de la musique - Paris 19eme, celebrates the 150th anniversary of the composer's birth.

The Boléro embodies almost all the characteristics of Maurice Ravel's output and personality. The tour features a surprising audiovisual experience and heritage objects from France's most prestigious collections - including the Ravel house-museum in Montfort-l'Amaury - to paint a portrait of Ravel.

Composed in 1928, Boléro is a 15-minute orchestral piece characterized by its repetitive, hypnotic structure. The Bolero 's steady, insistent rhythm creates a captivating, spellbinding atmosphere that has fascinated listeners ever since its premiere. The Boléro is also known for its technical difficulty, particularly for the orchestral musicians. The piece demands great precision and stamina on the part of the musicians, who must maintain the steady rhythm and increasing dynamics of the music throughout.

In the exhibition :

• Set models and costume designs that bring to life the various productions of Boléro, and evoke other Ravel scores such as Pavane pour une infante défunte, Daphnis et Chloé and La Valse.
• Listen to and feel the Bolero's rise to power, and watch the different interpretations, such as those by Maurice Béjart, Aurél Milloss and Thierry Malandain.
• Ravel and his link with Spanish music

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Hotel in Paris 19eme

Think about booking a hotel in Paris 19 eme, take a look at the restaurants in Paris 19eme or in the town of Pantin (on the other side of the ring road and so close: one metro station). Take advantage of a visit to Paris to visit other sites in Ile-de-France, the major tourist attractions of Seine-Saint-Denis.

Book a hotel near the cité de la musique - parc de la Villette.