Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) was a French composer, pianist, and conductor, famous for his meticulous craftsmanship and distinctive style blending Impressionism with neoclassical and jazz elements, known for iconic works like Boléro, Daphnis et Chloé, and Pavane for a Dead Princess. A Paris Conservatory prodigy, he faced establishment bias but rose to international acclaim, admired for his "musical jewelry" and innovative forms, bridging late Romanticism with modern music.