Initially composed in 1907 for Bass Voice and Piano, Habanera by Maurice Ravel was transcribed for Violin and Piano for this edition. Based on a Cuban Contradanza, it features a special habanera rhythm and is generally performedwith sung lyrics. In this edition, the Violin is a substitute for the voice. While composing this piece, Maurice Ravel was also working on two works with Spanish influence: 'The Spanish Rhapsody' and 'The Spanish Hour'. Thisedition, which can be used for recitals and ...