Violin Sonata No. 2 (Ravel)

Maurice Ravel's Violin and Piano Sonata No.

2 for violin and piano was composed from 1923 to 1927; it was inspired by forms of American music such as jazz and blues.

When the composer was living in Montfort-l'Amaury, France, he accompanied Hélène Jourdan-Morhange, and they shared a love for jazz.

Ravel was inspired by the style of music and dance,[2] and jazz elements can also be found in the Piano Concerto for the Left Hand and other works.

The violin and piano sonata consists of three movements: Notes Sources