Download or read book Valses nobles et sentimentales written by Maurice Ravel and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Composed by Maurice Ravel in 1911, this set of eight waltzes was inspired conceptually by 19th century waltzes by Franz Schubert and Johann Strauss. The work beautifully reflects Ravel's daring early 20th-century style. It's subtle harmonies caused Debussy to comment, "It is the product of the finest ear that ever existed." This teaching/performance-oriented edition by Maurice Hinson includes suggested fingerings, performance advice, and discussions about tempo, pedaling and dynamics.