Composed in 1908, Gaspard de la nuit is a virtuosic piano suite by Maurice Ravel, inspired by the fantastical poems of Aloysius Bertrand.
Its three movements—Ondine, Le Gibet, and Scarbo—are celebrated for their extreme technical demands and vivid Impressionist imagery.
"Gaspard de la Nuit" is a virtuosic piano suite by Maurice Ravel, inspired by Bertrand's Gothic prose poems. "Ondine" depicts the seductive water spirit from the text, showcasing Ravel's impressionistic harmonies and technical demands.
Gaspard de la Nuit is a virtuosic piano suite by Maurice Ravel, inspired by Aloysius Bertrand's prose poems. "Le Gibet" depicts a haunting soundscape around a gallows, with persistent B-flat octaves evoking distant church bells.
