This is Maurice Hinson’s edition of “one of the most tightly organized and classically oriented works to come from Ravel’s pen.” In the presentation of this work, in some cases notes are redistributed between the hands for greater ease of execution, and many performance suggestions are included. The 3 movements are: 1. Modere, in F-sharp minor, 2. Mouvement de Menuet, in D-flat major, and 3. Anime, in F-sharp minor.

Musique franaise is a series of newly researched editions of masterworks in French music, with performance suggestions and historical and stylistic commentary by noted scholars. Characterized by a great clarity, an almost classical craftsmanship, Ravel’s Sonatine is one of the masterpieces which considerably enriches the repertory for the piano.