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Expanded tonal language includes use of modes, pentatonic and whole-tone scales,
parallel chord streams, unresolved seventh and ninth chords, and polychords
Neo-Classicism evident in works that feature thin textures, contrapuntal writing, and
traditional forms, such as in Sonatine
Influenced by French harpsichord tradition, evidenced in Le Tombeau de Couperin
Rich orchestral writing influenced by Debussy and Russian composers such as Nikolai
Rimsky-Korsakov ad Igor Stravinsky
Natural affinity for Spanish music because of mother’s Basque heritage
o Spanish influences revealed in works such as Rapsodie espagnole, Boléro, and
the opera L’heure espagnole
Attraction to American jazz evident in the first mvt of Piano concerto in G major and the
second mvt (Blues) of his violin sonata
Set the poetry of French Symbolists in his art songs (melodies) and song cycles
Friendship with accomplished performers resulted in highly virtuosic works
o Gaspard de la nuit premiered by Ricardo vines
Humor and gentle, niave, charm is evident in some works
o L’enfant et les sortileges
Genres and Titles
Orchestral
o Including Rapsodie espagnole, La valse
Concertos
o Piano Concerto for the Left Hand, Piano Concerto in G major
Chamber
o Including a string quartet, piano trio, duo sonatas
Piano
o Including Menuet antique, Pavane pour une infante défunte, Jeux d’eau,
Sonatine, Miroirs, Gaspard de la nuit, Le tombeau de Couperin
Operas
o L’heure espagnole, L’enfant et les sortileges
Vocal
o Song collections including Shéhérazade, Chansons madécasses, Histoires
naturelles
Ballets
o Daphnis et Chloé, Boléro, Ma mère l’oye