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Sonatine, M. 40: III. Animé

from Divergence by Sphere Ensemble

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Originally for piano, the first movement of Ravel’s Sonatine was written in 1903 as an entry into a composition contest conducted by Weekly Critical Review. The competition was never completed partly because Ravel was the sole entrant – and therefore, it was not a competition – but also because financial trouble led the publication to bankruptcy. Ravel may have ultimately been disqualified from the contest anyway, as the first movement of the Sonatine exceeded the 75-measure limit by 12 bars. Ravel went on to finish the remaining two movements in 1905, with the first performance occurring the following year in Lyon, France. He was pleased with the reception of the work and kept the piece in his touring rotation, often leaving out the third movement, believing his own modest performing abilities did not meet the technical demands of the movement.

It is possible to hear hints of Ravel’s String Quartet in F Major in the Sonatine and vice versa. This makes a certain amount of sense as the string quartet was completed in August of 1903, close to the completion of the Sonatine’s first movement. Dave's arrangement tries to honor the similarities between the works, borrowing from the quartet’s color palette, especially in intimate moments. The third movement maintains its virtuosic character, which causes as much consternation for 13 string players as it does for a single pianist.

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from Divergence, released September 17, 2015
Written by Maurice Ravel. Arranged by David Short

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Sphere Ensemble was formed in 2011 by professional string players driven to explore the vast potential of the string ensemble. Sphere’s programs include masterpieces of string orchestra repertoire and exceptional works from all genres to create a new definition of modern performance. Innovative arrangements are written by group members generating a unique and transformative musical experience. ... more

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