Maurice Ravel - Daphnis et Chloé (with score)

[@musickis4896]

If you're having a bad day, listen to 39:50

[@virtuousvibes2852]

Ah, the Sunrise is one of the most beautiful parts of the work.

[@BBB-hi4hc]

I listen to this everyday already.

[@lightyagami1058]

Or 44:13.

[@user-culkepta]

And if you're looking for violence and epicness listen to 29:15

[@jonlebono2147]

Ravel has to be the greatest orchestrator in musical history.

[@DynastieArtistique]

He's a close second, but Mahler's on top.

[@Sphereal]

@@DynastieArtistique No lol

[@BBB-hi4hc]

@@DynastieArtistique Bruh from your comment alone I already know that you listen to only Mahler and didnt actually listen to Ravel.

[@DynastieArtistique]

@@BBB-hi4hc Lowkey I kind of wasn’t thinking straight when I wrote that comment💀

[@jerrysun2380]

@@DynastieArtistique Ravel's a close third, Mahler's a close second, but Strauss is on top.

[@Hailey_Paige_1937]

I’m analyzing this piece for my job! In my research, I’ve discovered a rather sad anecdote. In 1932, Ravel got into a severe taxicab accident and sustained a head injury. From that point, his health, motor skills, memory, and facial recognition began declining. He had instances of lucidity and even a period of “spontaneous recovery,” where the brain tries to abruptly heal itself from the trauma and the person appears to function “normally” for a while, for lack of a better word. In November of 1937, Ravel attended a concert of Daphnis et Chloé. According to friends, he “violently sobbed” afterwards, claiming, “I have much more music in my head. I have said nothing, and now it is fated to stay there.” (He could no longer write music, and often forgot what his own compositions sounded like.) In December of 1937, he passed away after an unsuccessful brain surgery. “Daphnis et Chloé” was the last piece of music he ever got to hear. It just crushes me, knowing Ravel thought that he had “said nothing” with the oeuvre he already gave us. 🥺💔

[@oscargill423]

It personally fills me with wonder. Like, if this is "nothing", imagine what something would be...

[@Hailey_Paige_1937]

@@oscargill423 Right!! I can only imagine what “something” could have sounded like to Ravel… He wanted to compose a Symphony in C Major “For Human Innovation.” But he never got to compose that. 🥺 His final work, composed between 1932-34, was a very short Song Cycle: “Don Quichotte à Dulcinée.” It’s very beautiful, but you can practically hear (in my opinion) Ravel just accepting his fate within it. It’s truly heartbreaking.

[@virtuousvibes2852]

@@Hailey_Paige_1937 The account of Ravel's last years always moves me sadly. In line with the incident you've described, Ravel once remarked that his head was full of ideas, but whenever he sat to write them down, they vanished. I've read (through Interlude.hk) that Ravel's motor skills had deteriorated to the point he needed to consult a dictionary in order to remind himself how the alphabet looked like -- it apparently took him a whole week to write a letter of consolation to a friend. That Daphnis et Chloe was the last of his own music that he heard is a new fact for me. It's comforting to know that the man managed to listen to (arguably) his greatest work before departing. I'm a great fan of his music -- it touches my musical senses in a way I can't fully describe.

[@tarikeld11]

​@@Hailey_Paige_1937 Who knows what Scriabin, Ravel and Chopin would've composed...

[@improvisationalnaturalist4406]

During my first listen and interpretation of the 3rd act- especially during the minutes 42:41 to 50:00- I cried because of how impactful it is. reading this years later and then knowing his interpretation and reason for crying makes the experience even more impactful. I wonder if maybe we cried during the same movements. The lush use of chords and melodies truly create this theme of resonance reminding me of space and the fractal geometry making it infinite and how that creates the variations of ourselves we witness upon reflection. To summarize what I'm saying I wonder if he intended to translate his interpretation of how he perceived reality and actuality into these captivating scores. what environments and responses to them led to him creating these amazing interpretations? is it for the same reason why I find solice in the specific sounds I have a tuned ear for or I'm just simply assigning themes to the sounds I hear? his true interpretation will sadly never be known and him saying that after listening to his composition makes that harder to reconcile with.

[@soutteruk1]

Don't talk to me about bloody Bolero! This is real, revelatory Ravel!

[@moracabanas]

Compared to some of his pieces, Bolero is the most overrated pop work IMO

[@Contstopme]

RAVELATORY

[@redfishplayz4476]

Did U knew, Bolero is actually only a Test To practice Arrangement

[@lucpraslan]

Bolero is actually really cool. See it performed on stage live with an orchestra. It's impossible to not be moved by it. Plus it has that ridiculously difficult bassoon solo which is a wonder unto itself.

[@soutteruk1]

@@lucpraslan Cool my arse. This use of cool really gets me hot under the collar - completely without meaning!

[@vivacantando]

Nobody orchestrates like the French. NOBODY. The colors are just epic.

[@fredericchopin7332]

you’re right

[@astrolazuli]

42:21 is one of the most beautiful melodies ever conceived in the history of music.

[@redfishplayz4476]

41:54 Or that Woodwind melody moment

[@pamplemoo]

​@@redfishplayz4476also 41:33

[@donotapply6202]

and 50:14

[@christianvennemann9008]

The Sunrise movement has to be one of the most monumentally gorgeous pieces of music I've ever heard! To me, it sounds like being reborn. I am wholeheartedly unashamed to admit that I get teary-eyed every single time 🥲

[@Laura-rq4ed]

41:39 the melody of the celli in that part sounds so strong and just beautiful

[@charlietian4023]

Actually it's the violas who have the melody at that timestamp, being in the higher voice. Then they have octaves with the celli

[@IestynsViola]

I've long thought that this is one of the greatest scores ever written, and a brilliant performance here. The colours and timbres are genius, and there's not a note or an instrumentation out of place. I once had the pleasure of singing this with the Brighton Festival Chorus at the Proms, with the RPO and Previn conducting, and have since played the 2nd Suite as a viola player (and what a part!). Highlights of my amateur career, without a doubt. Thanks for sharing.

[@erikfreitas7093]

I listened to this magnificent and enchanting suite on headphones while gazing out the window during a flight the other day - perfect music for soaring above majestic cloud-banks into a vast blue sky brightened by golden sunlight!

[@paulheffron4836]

So much music like this lends itself to being out in nature. I feel like I'm viewing the beauty of Finland like you, Erik, looking out in an airplane when listening to the Sibelius symphonies. Try him sometime.

[@henrybrowne7248]

What a coincidence . . I always visualized flying above clouds when listening to part 10, Sunrise . .

[@jeremysolomon2686]

Last flight I was on, I literally timed lever du jour to play when the plane took off

[@virtuousvibes2852]

I'm amazed all this was in one man's head. But I'm more amazed that the software was able to squeeze all those staves into one single page. Kudos!

[@matthewburden9403]

Yes it is amazing, and yet, only a Frenchman can attain such perfection.

[@ShaunakDesaiPiano]

The only symphony Ravel ever wrote (he called it a choreographic symphony)… this makes me wish he wrote more.

[@Hailey_Paige_1937]

I thought that was attributed to La Valse, not this piece?

[@matthewgarza6816]

@@Hailey_Paige_1937 La Valse is a poéme choreographique, compared to Daphnis et Chloe being a symphonie choreographique. D&C’s symphonic qualities is based on 3-4 small motives scoping the entire framework of the piece

[@Hailey_Paige_1937]

@@matthewgarza6816 Thank you for clarifying! ☺️ Sorry I’m just now getting to this!

[@noahjezyk]

the whole finale is a masterpiece man. the experience of listening to it is unlike anything else

[@ThejasMirle]

Part 1 A meadow on the edge of a sacred wood 00:00 - 01. Introduction and religious dance 10:14 - 02. General dance 11:47 - 03. Dorcon's Grotesque Dance 13:42 - 04. Light and graceful dance of Daphnis 18:04 - 05. High school dance 23:06 - 06. Slow and mysterious dance of the Nymphs (Nocturne) Part 2 Pirate Camp 29:04 - 07. Introduction 29:18 - 08. War dance 33:41 - 09. Chloe's pleading dance Part 3 Landscape of the first 1st painting, at the end of the night 39:50 - 10. Sunrise 45:21 - 11. Pantomime (The loves of Pan and Syrinx) 52:36 - 12. General dance (Bacchanale)

[@8bit_Õzimus]

Does "Part 2" mean the first suite?

[@danflueras7598]

49:02 Gorgeous flute runs

[@MrAquilina420]

His best work? It’s sublime

[@Dylonely42]

Indeed

[@MarshallArtz007]

Ravel’s greatest work, and one of the supreme masterpieces of the 20th Century. I used to joke that it’s The Rite of Spring, but with the right notes. 😎🎹

[@simonkawasaki4229]

33:42 is gorgeous!!!

[@muradbaghirli]

So is 32:56 :)

[@Dylonely42]

Indeed

[@phillipoos]

Words fail me in trying to describe the beauty of this masterpiece ....its mystery and other-worldliness induce a trance of colours , smells and melancholy feelings that are simply impossible to convey.....miraculous ! Thank you .....

[@SuperIonuts]

Une heure où l'on est transporté comme dans un film grandiose où se mélangent les plus profonds des sentiments. Ravel est un grand. Œuvre composée avec une mélodie d'une grande harmonie avec la plus grande des rigueurs.

[@Dylonely42]

This is indeed way better than his Bolero, while his Bolero is still a dramatic orchestral piece. Daphnis et Chloé is surely one of the best ballets ever composed. It’s like a one hour dream you live in music…

[@colinglass1342]

What are you taking about bolero for this isn't bolero playing it Daphnis et Chloe

[@Scherzokinn]

​@@colinglass1342 they didn't say that this was Boléro?...

43:07 wow this part is so dreamy

[@fredericfrancoischopin6971]

A masterpiece, who taken golden leaf crown and throne of the Ravel's all pieces. Nirvana of the Pastoral poetry.

[@Herfinnur]

Oh my God, what a fabulous experience this is. Now I have to experience all my favourite music pieces and operas this way!

[@dezangerman]

Good to hear it again. I had the great pleasure of singing this as a member of the chorus of the same Montreal Symphony Orchestra but in 2009 and directed by Kent Nagano

[@albuch520]

The last great masterpiece of the belle epoque and a metaphor for the whole epoch

[@Smin-f3h]

This music is DIVINE! Thank you for uploading this!

[@DaKrotomo]

This is amazing. Thank you so much for uploading this

[@musickis4896]

My pleasure! There's no better ballet than Daphnis et Chloé

[@sabrinaschantz]

from 42:01, that tense build up and then release at 42:21 WOW!!! this is outstanding

[@looney1023]

44:30 Funny little thing I noticed; You can hear the glockenspiel player nailing that sextuplet gauntlet at the climax, then immediately rush through the melody at 44:41. Not a big mistake; it still sounds wonderful, but i found it super amusing :D

[@klop4228]

Those who know the suites: Suite 1 begins at 21:20 and goes until 33:05 Suite 2 is just part 3 (beginning at 39:50)

[@mrtchaikovsky]

And in the compilation of these suites, Chloé's dance of supplication fell right between the chairs. Rather unfortunate, since it's one of my favourite parts.

[@matchthewolf4362]

We performed this entire ballet my first year in college. It was otherworldly.

[@LuizBHMG]

Uma das obras mais geniais que já ouvi para orquestra e coro. Soa como estar dentro de um sonho, viajando. Não é à toa que troco horas de sono por música, hahah!

[@brihath0805]

Beautiful! I will be singing this in October with The Florida Orchestra and The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay. Being able to follow the score along with the music will help me as I prepare for the concerts. Fortunately, I still have my score with the piano reduction from the last time we sang it about 8 years ago, but seeing the complete orchestral score is a big help. When I put it up on my big screen TV, the notation was crystal clear. Nicely done!

[@ilmagnifico82]

50:51 A beautiful violin solo!

[@tommilano2000]

47:12 flute solo you're welcome :)

[@miguelfontesmeira]

This is amazing! Thank you for the hard work

[@tonyzuchora-walske9314]

The lever du jour section is pure magic, but let’s also talk about the amazing buildup from 5:54-7:27😮

[@lazycat724]

39:50 daybreak. Wonderful.

[@kevinchen8325]

55:13! Watch the music grow!

[@oscarmike1131]

Thank you so much

[@_rstcm]

Why do I feel that its cheating to know how he orchestrated this.....idk that's just how I feel coming here after the piano reduction score video.

[@fymathRUS]

Awesome piece and awesome video, best ballet and best Ravel's work by far, thank you so much

[@dawlims1334]

Why is nobody talk about 13:08 like how did he manage to make it sound like that?

[@7thru7]

Gd the danse suppliante is so beautiful

[@Eva11092]

1. Рассвет - 39:50 Тема рассвета (158) - 41:07 Лейтмотив Хлои (164) - 43:18 Л-в Дафниса (165) - 43:29 2. Пантомима Вступление - 45:36 Танец Медленная часть (176) - 47:05 Быстрая часть (180) - 49:01 Тема Дафниса (188) - 49:48 Тема нимф (193) - 51:31 3. Общий танец (194) - 52:36 Тема Хлои (204) - 53:23

[@Tizohip]

i love this dance guerreira

[@davidzorror.]

Insane

[@lucaswide3685]

Ah, the orchestration bible.

[@Emiliasooo]

2:52 ❤

[@jamesonrichards5105]

0:00 1:40 2:51 4:29 10:13 13:38 18:33 23:06 26:25 33:39 39:50--* 55:38

[@schimi5088]

13:11 HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@Scherzokinn]

LMFAO

[@musical_lolu4811]

John Williams' Close Encounters score was no doubt inspired by this.

[@edslushie570]

It also reminds me of the soundtrack to the Phantom Menace, especially kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXm3nayXbbF3mc0

[@danflueras7598]

49:02 Gorgeous

[@harrybmichell]

8:18 to 11:26 is my favourite

[@yrockerboy]

Me too

[@emanuel_soundtrack]

Ravel is the best version i got of Richard Strauss

[@jackmaitland8496]

no 6 reminds me of the scores to the India jones films

[@XinhaoZheng]

31:07 - where Grisey got the material for his _Vortex temporum_ .

[@trraviss1977]

Thank you...Orchestra? Conductor?

[@musickis4896]

Sorry, I just posted this in the evening, so I didn't have the time do the description. They are coming soon!

[@PentameronSV]

The information is added now.

[@tomburkill]

43:25 ...you're welcome

[@user-culkepta]

My favorite part! Tensions growing and exploding into the love leitmotif!

[@markwhiteraven]

I want to use this music in my own KZbin video, but I am apparently violating copywrite. How is it that you can post this? I cannot seem to find the answer online how to do this.

[@myn1959]

Perfecto! Lo único malo , la publicidad

[@moracabanas]

Ublock origin

[@saveliykudriavsev2193]

40:48 42:21

[@joeyhardin5903]

Is it just me or is Lever du Jour really quite similar to Une Barque sur l'Oceán?

[@thechosenone3197]

Great Upload. Could you do some more French Ballet such as Coppélia or Giselle?

[@maquina7002]

33:41 41:39 (the entire section 10)

[@eardizzone_mus]

I know that Dutoit's interpretation is a landmark but I prefer François-Xavier Roth's version with Les Siècles and rely on it when reading through Daphnis et Chloé score. "Lever du jour" is one of my favourite musical moments in music history, very magical indeed.

[@classicalspoilers9497]

42:21 42:46 43:58

[@alfredneubert1288]

24:47 could anybody explain me how it is possible to play this violin and viola part on open strings?

[@MichaelBetzMusic]

These are harmonic glissandi--the notes are all natural harmonics of the violin and cello G strings (achieved by lightly touching a finger to the string at the corresponding nodal points and then sliding between them without pressing). Violas are just doing a tremolo at this point.

[@alfredneubert1288]

@@MichaelBetzMusic Thank you so much, i was really confused

[@AbnerBorges]

Cello excerpt 55:08

[@CatkhosruShapurrjiFurabji]

Based

[@amorfusanimation]

53:18 John Williams´ Star Wars???

[@rikevansmusic3050]

16:24

[@川口健太郎-m5e]

パリオペラ座バレエ学校のベッシー校長先生による東京公演で２度観た

[@me7530]

Violin 52:20

[@emanuel_soundtrack]

13:35 my eyes don’t see, but my ears hear a 7/9 chord without 3

[@tritono666]

Strings are playing C-E-G-Bb-D

[@mariagraziazagame732]

54:36. 55:18

[@ethanaltman3981]

44:00

[@Dylonely42]

44:29 Eargasm

[@fujikocla]

22:00

[@willmorris8198]

1:09 Oboe 😳

[@437composer]

6:30

[@retat0]

41:38

[@DanielLopez-zt4ig]

39:50

[@TerryUniGeezerPeterson]

12:42 !

[@ekmke96]

47:03

[@川口健太郎-m5e]

冒頭はワグナーのリング

[@jakenowell5211]

14:05

[@jjaguirremusic]

8:19

[@hate_willnever_win]

44:20

[@flutist_sunjukim8112]

39:50 48:43

[@samtrippcello]

21:19

[@Man_k-ind]

39:50

[@eunthoven4635]

42:22

[@koshcheithedeathless]

51:16

[@응애-c8h]

40:50

[@mr.hashundredsofprivatepla3711]

40:43

[@응애-c8h]

42:42

[@응애-c8h]

43:30

[@danielecassarini7836]

39:50

[@응애-c8h]

43:07