The pictures Modest Mussorgsky saw at an exhibition in 1874 were fantastical and surreal – uniting objects and animals, poetic atmosphere and architectural precision.
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra’s Prom under Kazuki Yamada presents a rare opportunity to hear the music those images inspired in Mussorgsky in the picturesque orchestration by Proms founder-conductor Henry Wood, which pre-dates Ravel’s by seven years. Ravel fans can revel in the enchanted world of his fairy-tale ballet Mother Goose.

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Prom 43: Pictures at an Exhibition

Royal Albert Hall

British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor dazzles his way through Liszt’s colorful First Piano Concerto. The program begins with Roland furieux, a symphonic poem by Augusta Holmès, a composer with close ties to Liszt and Saint-Saëns in the late 19th century. Indianapolis born conductor Kazem Abdullah concludes with Saint-Saëns brilliant organ symphony, a piece that was dedicated to Liszt. 

Liszt and Saint-Saëns

Hilbert Circle Theatre

Rediscovering Women Composers

Hanger Farm Arts Centre

Join us for an evening of excitement and beauty as we celebrate the month of love!  Setting the mood, the concert opens with the highly romantic The Night and The Love by Augusta Holmés.  Alberto Ginastera’s intimate Variaciones concertantes will showcase the extraordinary talent in your Spartanburg Philharmonic, featuring soloists throughout the orchestra culminating in an energetic finale.

Beethoven: Symphony No. 4

Converse University

Featuring excerpts from the most famous space soundtrack of them all – Star Wars – there are also awe-inspiring sounds from 2001: A Space Odyssey and starry music celebrating the wonder of the night sky. Closer to home, you might also be spooked and surprised along the way by myths and legends from our own planet; a ghostly fiddler, a flame-coloured bird from Russian folklore and trolls from the Norwegian mountains. An unforgettable journey powered by the thrilling sounds of a full symphony orchestra.

Out of this World: A Family Concert

Saffron Hall

Following Brahms’s melancholic Tragic Overture and lyrical Concerto No. 1, the stage is set for hope and sensuality. Augusta Holmès’s symphonic poem La Nuit et l’amour, recalling Wagner, was written in the Romantic style with an emphasis on melody. Finally, Schumann’s first symphony, also known as the Spring Symphony, evokes flowers and colours in bloom. 

From Soloist to Maestro

Église catholique Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs

Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal

Place des Arts

St. Joachim of Pointe-Claire Church

In 2014, clarinetist Anthony McGill and his brother, flutist Demarre McGill, were featured artists in residence at Bowling Green University. When pianist Michael McHale joined them in concert for the first time, it was immediately clear that the trio would have a great future making music together. This recital includes two of the three wind sonatas that Poulenc composed at the end of his life. Both the flute and clarinet sonatas are full of the composer’s characteristic charm, elegance, and buffoonery. The program also includes a fascinating potpourri of short works for this unusual trio of instruments.

Recital: McGill McHale Trio

Aspen Meadows Resort

The finale of our 30th anniversary season begins with the pulsating energy of Libby Laren’s Overture for the End of a Century. At the heart of the program is a world premier by extraordinary cellist and composer Andrew Yee, “Briefly Gorgeous.” Finally, our season comes full circle with the work of another singular voice in American music, Duke Ellington. Ellington’s The River follows the journey of water from spring to brook, lake to falls, river to sea, and earthly element to a symbol of transformation and rebirth.

#135: Seasons

St. Catherine University

**Symphonie Fantastique by The Philadelphia Orchestra**

Join us for an unforgettable performance of Berlioz's most famous work, "Symphonie fantastique," a mesmerizing tale of love and madness that continues to captivate audiences worldwide. This enchanting program features the exceptional talents of French conductor Stéphane Denève and renowned cellist Gautier Capuçon, bringing to life a vivid connection with composers uniquely identified with their country.

**Performance Details:**
- **Dates and Times:**
  - Friday, November 22, 2024, at 2:00 PM
  - Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 8:00 PM
- **Location:** Verizon Hall, newly rededicated as Marian Anderson Hall, home of The Philadelphia Orchestra.
- **Conductor:** Stéphane Denève
- **Soloist:** Gautier Capuçon, Cello
- **Program:**
  - Augusta Holmès: La Nuit et l’amour Interlude, from Ludus pro patria
  - Guillaume Connesson: Cello Concerto (U.S. premiere)
  - Hector Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique

**About the Performance:**
Experience the U.S. premiere of Connesson's virtuosic Cello Concerto, a work celebrated for its exuberant colors and technical brilliance, perfectly showcasing Capuçon's impeccable taste and Romantic ardor. Under the baton of Stéphane Denève, known for his fabulous ear and mastery of scores, this program promises an evening of emotional depth and musical excellence.

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Don't miss this opportunity to witness a masterful blend of storytelling and symphonic music at the Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall. Reserve your seats now for a musical journey with The Philadelphia Orchestra that promises to be both fantastique and unforgettable.

Symphonie fantastique

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

California-based French conductor Ludovic Morlot celebrates the music of his native land with two masterworks by his great 19th century compatriot Camille Saint-Saëns: the Third Violin Concerto, written for the great Spanish virtuoso Sarasate and brimming with sweet melodies; and the composer’s most famous symphony, known as the Organ Symphony for its sumptuous organ writing which dramatically extends and deepens the colors of the orchestra. It's the ideal music to celebrate the fabulous new sound of our own completely renovated Robert Morton pipe organ in Jacobs Music Center!

Saint-Saëns’ Violin Concerto and Organ Symphony

Jacobs Music Center

French favorites meet new wonders, led by guest conductor Sunny Xia! While all three French works were written within a decade in the late 19th century, only two⁠—Debussy’s Petite Suite and Fauré’s Pélleas et Mélisande⁠—entered the repertoire. It took more than another century for the music of Augusta Holmès to be discovered, including the lush La nuit et l’amour, an interlude from her larger work inspired by the work of French painter Puvis de Chavannes. Jessie Montgomery’s Starburst, commissioned by the Sphinx Organization for its Virtuosi, sparkles like the formation of the astronomical phenomenon itself.

Augusta Holmès

Events

Upcoming events

22 - 23 Nov, 2024

Symphonie fantastique · Philadelphia Orchestra

10 - 11 Jan, 2025

Saint-Saëns’ Violin Concerto and Organ Symphony · San Diego Symphony

11 - 12 Jan, 2025

French Impressions · Tucson Symphony Orchestra

Past events

Aug 22, 2024

Prom 43: Pictures at an Exhibition · Royal Albert Hall

17 - 18 May, 2024

Liszt and Saint-Saëns · Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

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