Piece en Forme de Habanera, M. 51 [Alf:36-M401091]

Maurice Ravel (1875-1937), like many French composer of the time, tried his hand at writing the habanera in 1907, a Cuban dance which was very popular in Spain at the end of the 19th century. Originally written as a vocal etude titled Vocalise-İtude en forme de Habanera, the work was quickly adapted for various solo instruments and retitled Pi¨ce en Forme de Habanera. This transcription for bassoon of Ravel's delightful work was completed by Fernand Oubradous and is a great recital or contest selection. Reprint of the French edition.