Abstract Ravel was an important composer between the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century, and played an influential role in the history of piano music. His innovative composing style and techniques were not only reflected his distinctive personal traits but also intimately related to the contemporary art of his time. Ravel¡¦s piano work, ¡©Le Tombeau de Couperin¡ª, which was written between 1914 and 1917, includes six pieces:¡©Prelude¡ª,¡©Fuge¡ª,¡©Forlane¡ª,¡©Rigaudon¡ª,¡©Menuet¡ªand¡©Toccata¡ª. The thesis is divided into five sections. The first section presents Ravel¡¦s life and career. The second section is about Ravel¡¦s compositional styles. The third section is about the compositional background of ¡©Le Tombeau de Couperin¡ªand neoclassical qualities. The fourth section is to explore the musical structures of ¡©Le Tombeau de Couperin,¡ªespecially in the formal structure, harmony and melody. The fifth section is the analysis of ¡©Le Tombeau de Couperin¡ªwhich emphasizes the author¡¦s performing practices and interpretations. When playing this composition, besides the quality of timbre, articulation, dynamics, and speed of playing, the player should express more in interpretation in music by understanding its compositional background and compositional method.

Sammanfattning Detta är en beskrivning av hur man kan transkribera musik och på så vis åstadkomma intressanta nya stämmor. Som exempel har jag arrangerat tre satser ur Maurice Ravels verk Le Tombeau de Couperin för fagottkvartett. / <p>Arkiverad ljudfil finns:</p><p>Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin - Il Menuet.</p><p></p>