Ravel, Maurice 1875 - 1937

Histoires naturelles, M.50

M. 50 Voice, Piano Early 20th century Composed 1906 · published 1907 · 5 movements · dedicated to Mme Jane Bathori; Mlle Madeleine Picard; Mme Alfred Edwards (= Misla Godebski); Émile Engel; Jean Roger-Ducasse

Movements

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5 movements

1. I Le paon = The Peacock. Sans hâte et noblement F major
2. II Le grillon = The Cricket. Placide A minor
3. III Le cygne = The Swan. Lent B major
4. IV Le martin-pêcheur = The Kingfisher. On ne peut plus lent F♯ major
5. V La pintade = Guinea Hens or The Guinea‑fowl. Assez vite E major

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