Pavane for a Dead Princess by Maurice Ravel - Arr. Andrew Bockman

Pavane pour une infante défunte by Maurice Ravel
Arranged by Andrew Bockman
Maurice Ravel’s Pavane pour une infante défunte has always held a particularly special place in my listening over the years. Ravel’s music is infinitely colorful and dynamic, making it well suited for arrangement and adaptation (as evidenced by the composer’s many brilliant orchestrations of his and others work throughout his lifetime). This arrangement for percussion quartet combines elements from both the original piano and the orchestral versions of the piece, along with a few personal touches which use the many timbral possibilities of percussion instruments to highlight and evoke the character of particular moments in the music.
This work would be appropriate for anyone from an advanced high school group to a professional chamber ensemble, and would fit well on any university percussion ensemble program. While the individual parts are easily approachable, this arrangement requires a great deal of musical sensitivity. It serves as an excellent opportunity to develop fundamental chamber music skills for students, or to complement the repertoire of those interested in performing music of the past that is apt for any audience.
Performed by The Eastman Percussion Ensemble in Kilbourn Hall at the Eastman School of Music
Andrew Bockman
Emma Gierszal
Austin Keck
Justin Lamb
Recorded and produced by Humlux Media.

[@justintuccimusic]

Brilliant 💎

[@waynegar1]

Ravel wrote so many haunting melodies and this arrangement does great justice to the Pavane. Bravo!

[@sofiascattarreggiasoprano3873]

Bravo to Andrew for the magnificent arrangement, and bravi to the ensemble for the beautiful performance.

[@briannozny6688]

Bravo Andrew and crew! Beautiful job all around!

[@omarkhanpercussion]

This arrangement is incredibly beautiful. Great job to everyone performing and arranging!

[@brantblackard]

Beautiful arrangement; can’t wait to program this!

[@RobertMonroeMusic]

beautifully shot and played. Gorgeous arrangement. Fantastic use of the colors available.

[@mattpollockbass]

Amazing arrangement, and top-notch performance. Awesome!

[@calebcameron4021]

This is such a beautiful piece and it’s played so musically. I would love to play a piece like this. Also, your new ensemble mallets sound amazing in this piece. I hope to get my hands on some soon!

[@bryanjsandoval]

Where can I buy this arrangement?

[@andrewbockman4959]

Hi Bryan, the arrangement is currently being published by MPI (Marimba Productions Inc) and should be available soon!