Grotesque'? For those who do not know why this migh be contentious:
"Chronologically, Ravel's first piano piece that has survived was the "Serenade grotesque" from 1893. Incidentally, I have never played this one, as Ravel was very explicit that he never wanted it to be published. Alas, it was published by Salabert around 1973 despite his wishes."
I was wondering what everyone's opinion on the matter is; here are the main arguments I can think of:
- The piece is written by a master who wrote fairly little, so it is only reasonable to try to expand his output.
-Ravel is dead now- it would have no impact on his career to perform a slightly sub-standard piece by him (whether it is sub-standard is also debatable)
-Out of respect for Ravel's wish we should not
-It could damage Ravel's name despite his being dead if someone was put off Ravel after hearing the piece.
"Chronologically, Ravel's first piano piece that has survived was the "Serenade grotesque" from 1893. Incidentally, I have never played this one, as Ravel was very explicit that he never wanted it to be published. Alas, it was published by Salabert around 1973 despite his wishes."
I was wondering what everyone's opinion on the matter is; here are the main arguments I can think of:
- The piece is written by a master who wrote fairly little, so it is only reasonable to try to expand his output.
-Ravel is dead now- it would have no impact on his career to perform a slightly sub-standard piece by him (whether it is sub-standard is also debatable)
-Out of respect for Ravel's wish we should not
-It could damage Ravel's name despite his being dead if someone was put off Ravel after hearing the piece.