Maurice Ravel

Joseph Maurice Ravel (7 March 1875 – 28 December 1937) was a French composer, pianist, and conductor. He is often linked with Impressionism alongside his contemporary Claude Debussy, although both composers rejected the label. During the 1920s and 1930s, Ravel was widely regarded as France's leading living composer. Born into a music-loving family, Ravel studied at the Paris Conservatoire, where he faced opposition from the conservative establishment, resulting in controversy over his treatment.