Pavane pour une infante defunte(ed.Birtel)

Pavane pour une Infante Défunte
Composed by Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
For flute and piano
Arranged by Wolfgang Birtel
Published by Schott

“The title of this stately dance suggests a funeral procession for a young princess at the Spanish court, but in fact it was simply inspired by the assonant combination of the words infante and défunte… Pavane pour une infante défunte is a musical gem that displays Ravel’s precocious awareness of iridescent colours, delightful harmonies and tender lyricism.” — Wolfgang Birtel