Lheure espagnole (2013)

LHeure espagnole is a oneact operatic farce written by Ravel and first premiered in 1911 The titles literal translation is The Spanish Hour but here the word heure refers more generally to time reminiscent of the cliché How They Keep Time in Spain The works Latin atmosphere is reinforced through Ravels incorporation of dance music like the malagueña the jota and the habañera