Ravel's Bolero is perhaps the most famous symphonic slow-burn in the orchestral catalog. The composer himself described the work as “17 minutes of orchestra without any music” and said that it was “one very long, gradual crescendo.” Although the elements are simple, it's a deceptively difficult piece to perform for the entire ensemble. Catch conductor Kevin John Edusei leading the Minnesota Orchestra in Ravel's Bolero and Daphnis and Chloe, plus a performance of Shostakovich's Violin Concerto by

2.2M views · 49K reactions | Le Boléro de Ravel en "bodytap" : l’étonnante performance de 200 collégiens ⤵. | TF1 INFO | Facebook

4.2K reactions · 805 shares | Maurice Ravel was born 150 years ago, on March 7, 1875. The French composer is world-famous, especially for his iconic Boléro – a mesmerising oeuvre inspired by the machine age. The Philharmonie de Paris' music museum unravels Bolero's secrets in a fascinating exhibition. #music #Ravel #Bolero | RFI English | Facebook