Paris, Dec, 28.
he distinguished French compos M. Maurice Ravel, died to-day at the age of 62.
Born at Cibourre, in the Lower Pyrenees, M, Ravel' studied under Gabriel Faure at the Paris Conserva-tore, and became one of the chief modern composers of the young, Prench school. He was an artistic descendant of Couparin and Rameau. His genius was witty, subtle and Hly_restrained, and he com-form with the boldest experiments in harmony. Especially. notable and delightful were his rhythmic Agures.
Ravel's most important works were "Daphnis et Chloe." "La Valse," the remarkable string quartet, many pianoforte - works, including "Habanera,* "Joux d'Boux," "Pavane pour une Infante détunte," "Gadpard de la Nuit," "Tombeau de Couper!
Reuter. ad the popular orchestral "Bolero."
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