Maurice Ravel

Maurice Joseph Ravel was a French composer known for his craftsmanship in music. He was very reclusive and never married. His notable works include "Boléro", "Daphnis et Chloé" and "Pavane pour une infante défunte."

Music Education in the News: It's official, half-sisters Eva Wagner-Pasquier and Katharina Wagner will co-direct the Bayreuth Festival.

This Day in Music History: 1879 - Alma Schindler, Austrian composer, author and wife of composer Gustav Mahler, was born in Vienna, Austria.