A new, unique concept: created by a group of renowned musicologists and musicians from all over the world, united by their passion for the French composer, the RAVEL EDITION is driven by an innovative scientific approach that combines musicological and artistic expertise, published in Belgium by XXI Music Publishing.
As well as the musicologists who work tirelessly on the manuscripts and other valuable sources, the RAVEL EDITION is indebted to a number of musicians who are well-versed in this repertoire and perform Ravel's works on a daily basis, pooling their knowledge and experience to shed light on the matters raised during the analysis in the form of a peer review committee.
Some of France's most prestigious musicians have appeared on this panel, which changes from score to score: Bertrand Chamayou, Renaud Capuçon, Cédric Tiberghien, Anaëlle Touret, Louis Langrée, Pascal Rophé, François-Xavier Roth, Ludovic Morlot, Benjamin Attahir, Julien Szulman, Fabien Gabel and Adrien Perruchon, alongside international artists such as conductor and composer George Benjamin, and conductors Gustavo Dudamel, John Wilson, Kirill Karabits, Cristian Măcelaru, Barbara Dragan and Elena Schwarz.
Scrupulous source analysis
Through scrupulous analysis of the manuscripts, hand-written documents and initial engravings that previously belonged to the composer's close friends and peers (in collaboration with institutions such as the Morgan Library in New York, the Harry Ransom Centre at the University of Texas at Austin, the Archives of the Prince's Palace of Monaco), we are able to piece together numerous sources to provide a full restoration of Ravel's works, integrating various editorial observations and details that sometimes end up shifting an entire mindset that until now has been firmly engrained in our musical heritage.
Global appreciation
The orchestral parts produced by the RAVEL EDITION have been played across the world by more than 120 orchestras in 26 different countries: France, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Norway, Canada, Japan, Australia, Monaco, UK, Luxembourg, South Korea, Austria, New Zealand, Croatia, Slovenia, USA, China. Every season, dozens of concerts are programmed with the scores published by the RAVEL EDITION.
Recordings
The revised editions are regularly recorded, both by up-and-coming performers and globally renowned musicians. These recordings have received critical acclaim in the international press, from the Gramophone Classical Music Awards, to ECHO Klassik and the Recording Academy Awards in Japan.
"Papier à musique" — YouTube series
In January 2022, in collaboration with the Fondation Maurice Ravel and the Festival/Académie Maurice Ravel, the RAVEL EDITION launched a YouTube channel dedicated to raising the profile of Ravel's repertoire. The exclusive series "Papier à musique", produced by Emilie Aujé and Camille Guillemain, explores Ravel's relationship with his manuscripts through revised editions and archival resources.
The sets of parts are performed worldwide by more than 120 orchestras in 26 different countries.Ravel Edition · global distribution
A socially responsible approach
Conscious of environmental challenges, the RAVEL EDITION places sustainability at the heart of its approach. All scores and parts are printed on high-quality paper compliant with applicable regulations, with all printing carried out in France by highly renowned professionals, and stock management optimized to minimize the carbon footprint.
Partner conservatories
The RAVEL EDITION places huge importance on passing musical expertise down to future generations of performers. The revised editions are now an integral part of the programs followed by musicians-in-training at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, the Royal Academy of Music in London, the Haute École de Musique de Lausanne and the Haute École de Musique de Genève.
Published volumes
As of late 2025, the RAVEL EDITION presents 19 volumes: Boléro, Concerto for Piano (in G major), Ravel's orchestration of Moussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, Concerto for the Left Hand, Tzigane — Rapsodie de concert (violin/orchestra and violin/piano versions), String Quartet, Mother Goose (ballet), La Valse, Introduction and Allegro (original septet version, alongside the chamber orchestra version), Rapsodie espagnole, Le Tombeau de Couperin.
An exclusive orchestration of the Sonatine by English composer Kenneth Hesketh was given its world premiere by the BBC Philharmonic conducted by Paul Daniel on 26 September 2024 in Manchester.
Ravel Year 2025 — projects
As part of Ravel Year 2025, the RAVEL EDITION is working on specific projects:
- An orchestration of Les Sites auriculaires by composer Kenneth Hesketh, co-commissioned by the BBC Philharmonic and the Orchestre national du Capitole de Toulouse / Festival Ravel.
- The vocal score of L'Enfant et les Sortilèges, available since November 2024, with the orchestral score and set of parts to be released in the second half of 2025. The revised edition will be performed in Frankfurt, Brussels and San Diego in autumn 2025.
- World premiere edition of Sémiramis.