Ravel 150 years
March 7, 1875: Maurice Ravel is born in Ciboure, France. 150 years later, he is still one of the preeminent French composers of the 20th century.
We kick off season 25-26 on September 26 with his majestic Daphnis et Chloé at Flagey, described by Igor Stravinsky as “not only one of Ravel's best works but also one of the finest works of French music."
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Daphnis et Chloé · 26.09.2025 · Flagey
When the visionary choreographer Sergei Diaghilev asked him in 1909 to create a new work for Les Ballets Russes, the young Maurice Ravel chose to present an intense Greek love story with Daphnis et Chloé. Ravel’s approach—emphasizing color and atmosphere—initially met with misunderstanding and resistance. Yet even Stravinsky declared, “It is not only Ravel’s finest work but also one of the most beautiful masterpieces of French music.”
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