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Ep 23: Boléro by Maurice Ravel
– Classical music meets the machine
Discover the fascinating story behind Ravel’s Boléro, one of the most iconic pieces in classical music history. Explore how Ravel’s innovative use of repetition revolutionized composition and influenced modern popular music. Is Boléro deceptively simple or brilliantly complex?
What does it reveal about Ravel’s unique musical style and creative genius?
Find out about this and more in our re-release of a classic episode.
Thanks to RNZ Concert & the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.
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