Maurice Ravel (1875–1937) was a French composer known for his exquisite craftsmanship, vivid orchestration, and unique voice within early 20th-century music. Often associated with Impressionism—though he rejected the label—Ravel blended clarity and elegance with innovation, drawing on influences from jazz, Spanish music, and Baroque forms. His most famous works include Boléro, Daphnis et Chloé, Pavane for a Dead Princess, Rhapsodie Espagnole, and the Piano Concerto in G Major. A master orchestrator, he is also renowned for his brilliant arrangement of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Ravel’s music remains a cornerstone of the modern orchestral and piano repertoire.