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Ravel, Maurice. (1875-1937). Autograph Musical Manuscript.

Autograph musical manuscript on 12-stave paper in pencil. Studies in counterpoint, ca. 1890, amusingly with mis-ordering of time and key-signatures in one system! Written during the composer's early years, this counterpoint manuscript dates from the period of Ravel's studies 1884-1904 at the Paris Conservatory with Andre Gédalge (counterpoint) and Fauré (composition). Beautifully matted in blue suede and framed with a photograph. Manuscript measures 11 x 10.25 inches (28 x 26 cm) and framed to 25.75 x 20 inches (65.5 x 51 cm).

In 1900, having failed to win the fugue and composition prizes, Ravel was dismissed from the compositional classes despite the fact that he had already composed some impressive works, including the overture to Scheherezade, a Violin Sonata, and Entre Cloches. His repeated efforts to win and failure to receive the Prix de Rome, for which he competed four times (1901-1905) caused a public scandal and ultimately led to Fauré replacing the director of the Conservatoire. 

Ravel, Maurice. (1875-1937) Autograph Musical Manuscript

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Ravel, Maurice. (1875-1937). Autograph Musical Manuscript.

Autograph musical manuscript on 12-stave paper in pencil. Studies in counterpoint, ca. 1890, amusingly with mis-ordering of time and key-signatures in one system! Written during the composer's early years, this counterpoint manuscript dates from the period of Ravel's studies 1884-1904 at the Paris Conservatory with Andre Gédalge (counterpoint) and Fauré (composition). Beautifully matted in blue suede and framed with a photograph. Manuscript measures 11 x 10.25 inches (28 x 26 cm) and framed to 25.75 x 20 inches (65.5 x 51 cm).

In 1900, having failed to win the fugue and composition prizes, Ravel was dismissed from the compositional classes despite the fact that he had already composed some impressive works, including the overture to Scheherezade, a Violin Sonata, and Entre Cloches. His repeated efforts to win and failure to receive the Prix de Rome, for which he competed four times (1901-1905) caused a public scandal and ultimately led to Fauré replacing the director of the Conservatoire.