Musical Maurice is a French composer and pianist, Maurice RAVEL. He was born in 1875 and is best known for his compositions such as Bolero, Pavane pour une infante defunte, and La Valse. He was also a master orchestrator and wrote works for the piano, orchestra, and chamber music. His style was unique and he was influenced by both classical and modern music. He was a member of the French avant-garde and was highly respected by his peers.