WJEC A Level MusicMU6 APPRAISING PART 2:Historical and Analytical StudyRAVEL

RAVEL Piano Concerto in G majorQuestion One Candidates are required to listen to excerpts from the set work. They are required to respond fully to the questions, applying the knowledge gained through detailed study of the set work.Question TwoCandidates are required to write an essay which will focus on the development of the form and on a recognition of the influences which maintain continuity and cause change, placing the set work within a broader musical perspective.

Essential Materials: The scoreThe edition used for this analysis was published by EDITIONS DURAND [DR1215000]. This will be available online and from all good music shops.The recordingThere are various recording of this piece available. The important thing is that you have your own copy!

Preparation for analysis

Putting the work in context.Background InformationCarefully file your research, and any information on the work and the composer you may have collected. You should also read and save the general background notes available in this project.Completing worksheetsThere are worksheets available to download to assist with your understanding of this information.

The AnalysisFollow the score in class while listening.Identify the structure and mark in the sections in the score.Work through the analysis, annotating the score in as much detail as possible.Use post-it notes to add extra information in your score if necessary!Complete the worksheets after each movement has been completed. Discuss the answers in class.

MOVEMENT I : AllegrementeMOVEMENT II : Adagio AssaiMOVEMENT III: PrestoThe teacher will guide all students through the process of analysis. Follow the suggested procedure for each movement in turn.The provided notes may be used as a guideline additional information and details may be added as required for clarification.

Reading the score a note!Students should be made aware of all the transposing instruments used in this orchestra, as reading the score and realising keys and harmonies canbe tricky. It is a good idea to write the following hints in the front of the score, on the orchestral list in order to assist understanding.

CORNO INGLESECOR ANGLAIS: sounds a 5th lower than written.CLARINET in MiCLARINET in E: sounds a minor 3rd higher than written.CLARINET in SiCLARINET in B: sounds a tone lower than written.CORNI IN FHORNS IN F: sounds a 4th higher (or a 5th lower) than written.TROMBA IN DTRUMPET IN D: sounds a tone higher than written.

MOVEMENT ONEIdentify the main features of Ravels musical style!

MOVEMENT TWOIdentify the main features of Ravels musical style!

MOVEMENT THREEIdentify the main features of Ravels musical style!