French Court Rules Ravel Sole Author Of 'Bolero'

Maurice Ravel's 'Bolero' is one of the most performed pieces of classical music in modern history (Credit: AFP)

A French court on Friday ruled that "Bolero", one of the best-known classical music pieces in the world, was written by Maurice Ravel alone, a decision with major financial implications.

A court in Nanterre outside Paris rejected claims that "Bolero" was a collaborative work with Alexandre Benois, a celebrated Russian stage designer.