The movement disorder of Maurice Ravel

Mov Disord. 2004 Jul;19(7):755-757. doi: 10.1002/mds.20087.

Abstract

It has long been known that in the last years of his life Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) suffered from a progressive neurological illness. Despite several proposed diagnostic hypotheses, the precise nature of his illness remains elusive.

Publication types

  • Biography
  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • Aphasia / complications
  • Aphasia / history
  • Apraxias / complications
  • Apraxias / history
  • Famous Persons*
  • France
  • History, 19th Century
  • History, 20th Century
  • Humans
  • Movement Disorders / complications
  • Movement Disorders / history*
  • Music / history*
  • Personality Disorders / complications
  • Personality Disorders / history

Personal name as subject

  • Maurice Ravel