A French composer known for his orchestral colour and meticulously crafted piano writing.
Maurice Ravel was a meticulous craftsman whose music, often grouped with Debussy's under the Impressionist label, spans piano works, chamber music, ballet and orchestral scores. His piano writing — including Jeux d'eau and Gaspard de la nuit — is prized for its technical precision and colour, and his orchestral piece Boléro remains one of the most performed works in the classical repertoire.