French court rules Ravel is sole author of classical music masterpiece 'Bolero'
A French court confirms Maurice Ravel as the sole author of "Bolero," dismissing co-authorship claims by Alexandre Benois' heirs. The ruling settles a long-standing debate over the iconic musical piece.
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A French court has ruled that Maurice Ravel is the sole author of the classical music masterpiece "Bolero," dismissing claims from the heirs of stage designer Alexandre Benois who argued for co-authorship. Ravel first performed "Bolero" in 1928, and it became a sensation. The piece entered the public domain in 2016 after the copyright expired. The court rejected the argument that Benois should be credited as a co-author, stating that "Bolero" remains in the public domain. The dispute centered around whether the music was created specifically for a ballet performance or as a standalone orchestral piece. Ravel's estate supported the claim of sole authorship, citing documents signed by Ravel in 1929. The ruling settles the debate over the authorship of this iconic musical work, which has been a subject of contention for years.
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1 comments> Copyright income varies from year to year. The French press puts the figure at 1.5 million a year until 2016. > From then on, the amounts would decrease, because in 2016, Boléro, Ravel's most popular work, falls into the public domain. Since then, she claims to receive between 200 and 500,000 euros a year.
Ravel didn't have kids, so a random unrelated person received the rights.
Very lucky.
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