On Gaspard de la Nuit and Ravel
A titan of the impressionistic period, Maurice Ravel composed a variety of music combining elements from the late Romantic era and the Modern era. He entered the Paris Conservatoire at the age of 14, and studied under the esteemed Gabriel Fauré. He remained in the Conservatoire until the age of 20, where he composed works such as Pavane pour une infante défunte, Sonatine, Jeux D’eau, and Miroirs. One of the last works he composed at the conservatory was Gaspard de la Nuit (19