Pavane for a Dead Princess is a piano piece by Maurice Ravel, French impressionist composer. Originally for solo piano, it was written by him in 1899. First performance was held three years later, and in 1910 Ravel arranged it for orchestra, probably unsatisfied with sluggishness of pianists who played it way too slow, as if they were anesthetized. Beauty of Pavane for a Dead Princess was proved by Marcel Proust, who chose it to be played at his funeral. Symphonic arrangement of this touching piece is available here: Pavane for a Dead Princess.
Haydn's Miracle Symphony No.102
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