Boléro

Much of what we listen to on the news has been about disease and its consequences. Tonight, enjoy listening to Ravel’s Bolero, performed from home by members of the New York Philharmonic.

On a historical note, the piece was so unusual for its time that composer Maurice Ravel thought the orchestra would refuse to play it. However, it became his most famous piece.

Thank you to Dr. Anthony Rosen and his father Sholom, for sending this link along!


With this performance of Ravel's "Boléro," Musicians of the New York Philharmonic send a message of gratitude to the healthcare workers on the front lines of...
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