Description

Created by Maurice Ravel in 1911, this collection of eight waltzes draws conceptual inspiration from the 19th-century works of Franz Schubert and Johann Strauss. The composition exemplifies Ravel's bold early 20th-century aesthetic, with its intricate harmonies prompting Debussy to remark, "It is the product of the finest ear that ever existed." This edition, tailored for teaching and performance by Maurice Hinson, features recommended fingerings, performance guidance, and insights on tempo, pedaling, and dynamics, spanning 40 pages.