Description
Ravel dedicated each of the five piano pieces in "Miroirs" to a member of the Parisian artistic circle "Les Apaches", of which he was also a part. As a member of this illustrious group of poets, painters, and musicians, Ravel often gave the first performances of his works at their gatherings.
In "Miroirs", Ravel took his style a step further than in "Jeux d'eau", aiming to evoke the feel of a sketchbook through the music. The bold harmonic language initially irritated his contemporaries but presaged the direction of his later compositions. This famous piano cycle, which includes the well-known "Alborada del gracioso", is now available in a clear, large-format Henle Urtext edition with extensive commentary.
