Pièce En Forme De Habanera, Trumpet and Piano

Initially composed in 1907 for Bass Voice and Piano, Habanera by Maurice Ravel was transcribed for Trumpet and Piano for this edition.
Based on a Cuban Contradanza, it features a special Habanera rhythm and is generally performed with sung lyrics. In this edition, the Trumpet is a substitute for the Voice. While composing this piece, Maurice Ravel was also working on two works with Spanish influence: The Spanish Rhapsody and The Spanish Hour.
Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) was a French composer, who is most famous for his Impressionist compositions. He wrote numerous pieces, including Daphnisand Chloé and the famous Bolero.