WJEC A Level Music

MU6 APPRAISING – PART 2:Historical and Analytical Study

RAVEL

RAVEL – Piano Concerto in G major

Question 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 score

The edition used for this analysis was published by

EDITIONS DURAND [DR1215000].

This will be available online and from all good music shops.

The recording

There 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 Information

Carefully 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 worksheets

There are worksheets available to download to

assist with your understanding of this

information.

The Analysis • Follow 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 INGLESE COR ANGLAIS: sounds a 5th lower than written.

CLARINET in Mi CLARINET in E: sounds a minor 3rd higher than written.

CLARINET in Si CLARINET in B: sounds a tone lower than written.

CORNI IN F HORNS IN F: sounds a 4th higher (or a 5th lower) than written.

TROMBA IN D TRUMPET IN D: sounds a tone higher than written.

MOVEMENT ONE

Identify the main features of Ravel’s musical style!

MOVEMENT TWO

Identify the main features of Ravel’s musical style!

MOVEMENT THREE

Identify the main features of Ravel’s musical style!