Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Critic’s Pick The New York Philharmonic and its next music director gave “Sémiramis” its first public hearing, alongside other Ravel pieces and works ...

At a glance, John Williams’ movie music and Maurice Ravel’s piano music might have little in common — and of course, they don’t. Except that both composers very much reflect their nationalities.

L’Enfant et les Sortileges, an opera ballet by Maurice Ravel with a libretto by Mme. Colette, was recently given its premier in Monte Carlo, will be heard in Paris next season and thereafter brought ...