FOLIO: Bolero for Strings
Bolero is probably the best-known work of the French Impressionist composer Maurice Ravel (1875-1937). The piece was commissioned by Ida Rubenstein in 1928 and performed at the Paris Opera that same year. Bolero has a hypnotic rhythm and a simple melody that repeat over and over for nearly 15 minutes, with the orchestra gradually increasing in volume and intensity. Ravel’s genius is evident in his orchestration where he assigns a different sound color to each iteration. This version of Ravel’s Bolero reduces the duration of the piece by two thirds while still maintaining the long buildup of volume, intensity, and heavy orchestration. The arranger has masterfully scored a large symphonic work for string orchestra while maintaining the integrity of the original Spanish/Cuban dance. Violins, violas, and celli all get to try their hands at this famous melody.
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Bolero for Strings - Full Score
$13.49 USD
Digital Sheet Music for Bolero for Strings - Full Score by Maurice Ravel, J. Cameron Law scored for String Orchestra; id:508352 Publisher ID: 36-50250249FS -
Bolero for Strings - Violin 1
$2.99 USD
Digital Sheet Music for Bolero for Strings - Violin 1 by Maurice Ravel, J. Cameron Law scored for String Orchestra; id:508353 Publisher ID: 36-50250249P -
Bolero for Strings - Violin 2
$2.99 USD
Digital Sheet Music for Bolero for Strings - Violin 2 by Maurice Ravel, J. Cameron Law scored for String Orchestra; id:508354 Publisher ID: 36-50250249P -
Bolero for Strings - Viola
$2.99 USD
Digital Sheet Music for Bolero for Strings - Viola by Maurice Ravel, J. Cameron Law scored for String Orchestra; id:508355 Publisher ID: 36-50250249P -
Bolero for Strings - Violoncello
$2.99 USD
Digital Sheet Music for Bolero for Strings - Violoncello by Maurice Ravel, J. Cameron Law scored for String Orchestra; id:508356 Publisher ID: 36-50250249P -
Bolero for Strings - Double Bass
$2.99 USD
Digital Sheet Music for Bolero for Strings - Double Bass by Maurice Ravel, J. Cameron Law scored for String Orchestra; id:508357 Publisher ID: 36-50250249P -
Bolero for Strings - Snare Drum
$2.99 USD
Digital Sheet Music for Bolero for Strings - Snare Drum by Maurice Ravel, J. Cameron Law scored for String Orchestra; id:508358 Publisher ID: 36-50250249P
