Conductor Anja Bihlmaier leads the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra in a program that begins with the 19th-century French composer Mel Bonis's Trois femmes de legende, which musically portrays Ofelia, Salome and Cleopatra. Through music by Modest Mussorgsky and Aram Khachaturyan, the concert ends with a suite from Igor Stravinsky's legendary Firebird , written for the Russian Ballet in Paris in 1910.

Stravinsky's Firebird

SR Berwaldhallen

Formed in Berlin, Germany in 2003 by Annette von Hehn (violin), Thomas Hoppe (piano) and Stefan Heinemeyer (cello), the ATOS Trio has established itself as one of the finest piano trios performing before the public today. Its programme includes the first chamber work Brahms deemed fit to publish, and Bonis's work dedicated to Jean Gounod, of which Saint-Saëns remarked, 'She knows all the clever tricks of the composer's trade'.

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Bonis and Brahms

Wigmore Hall

Which wind instrument has the greatest range of expression, can squeal like a tram on rusty rails (Carl Nielsen) or creep into the heart as in Mozart's last solo concerto for, yes, precisely the clarinet.

The clarinet also sent Beethoven and Brahms into ecstasy, but here at this portrait concert, the Ensemble's new clarinetist, Frederik von Würden, shows that there are other and more expressions in the diverse Clarinet. Monet blue and other pastel colors by Debussy, classical-sounding chamber music by Mel Bonis, the great romantic sound in Paul Juon's trio, the completely modern, where all the outer limits of the clarinet are almost blown up in a solo sonata by Denisov and the oriental tone language by Katchaturian.

The Manifold Clarinet in Vordingborg

Kulturarkaden

The Manifold Clarinet at Højskolen Marielyst

Højskolen Marielyst

The Manifold Clarinet in Haslev

Haslev Kirke

The Manifold Clarinet in Maribo

Sognets Hus

Pianist Vesselin Stanev and flutist Eva Oertle perform a concert celebrating music by female composers from Fanny Mendelssohn to Mélanie Bonis, alongside Brahm’s Sonata No. 2 in E flat major, a piece originally written for clarinet.

Eva Oertle & Vesselin Stanev

St George's Hall

Angry gnomes, dancing chickens, and the sheer grandeur of the Great Gate of Kiev…there’s a reason why Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” is one of the most popular of orchestral showpieces. But you haven’t really heard it until you’ve heard the composer’s original piano version. Discover it tonight as part of a ravishing romantic programme from the “brilliant” (The Times) Katya Apekisheva.

Steinway International Piano Series: Katya Apekisheva

Bute Park

Pianokvartetten er en besetning mange komponister forbeholdt noen av sine mest kraftfulle idéer i kammermusikkformatet. I dette programmet skal vi først bli kjent med franske Mélanie, eller Mel Bonis, som stilmessig befant seg mellom romantikken og impresjonismen. Hennes karriere var, som for så mange andre kvinnelige kunstnere, preget av tidens begrensede muligheter — men i 1876 ble hun blant de aller første som fikk innpass i det svært høytstående Paris-konservatoriet. Desto mer spennende er det å grave frem skatter som Soir et Matin i dag, en to-satsig pianokvartett fra 1907.

Aulaseriene Kammermusikk

University of Oslo, Faculty of Law

Concert 5: “Movie Night”

Taos Center for the Arts

Eclectic Series: Fauré, Lili Boulanger, Mel Bonis, Ravel / Trio Wanderer

Bargemusic

Carmen is stabbed to death by a jealous lover, Salome causes the beheading of John the Baptist, Delilah tricks Samson, Ophelia descends into madness and drowns … There are countless love stories that end in tragedy, inspiring some of the most beautiful music. 

Fatal Attraction

Centre Leonardo Da Vinci

Place des Arts

### Event Description: Fulham Symphony Orchestra Concert

**Date:** 9 March 2024  
**Time:** 7:30 PM  
**Venue:** St John’s Smith Square, Westminster, London SW1P 3HF

Join the Fulham Symphony Orchestra for an enchanting evening of classical music featuring works by Mussorgsky, Elgar, Bonis, and Rubinstein. This ambitious amateur orchestra, known for its rich and dynamic performances, will be led by conductor Marc Dooley and leader Tom Evans.

**Programme:**
- **Mel Bonis:** *Le Songe de Cléopâtre*  
  Experience the evocative soundscape of Cleopatra's dream, masterfully composed by French late-Romantic composer Mel Bonis.
  
- **Edward Elgar:** *Violin Concerto*  
  Award-winning soloist Madeleine Pickering will bring Elgar’s passionate Violin Concerto to life. Pickering, a British violinist, has performed at prestigious venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and Wigmore Hall, and has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Philip and Dorothy Green Young Artist award.

- **Anton Rubinstein:** *Moses Overture to Tableau 8*  
  An excerpt from Rubinstein’s opera *Moses* will add a unique touch to the evening's repertoire.

- **Modest Mussorgsky (arr. Maurice Ravel):** *Pictures at an Exhibition*  
  The concert will conclude with Mussorgsky’s much-loved musical depiction of an art gallery, orchestrated by Ravel. This performance will feature an additional image, enhancing the traditional exhibition.

**Ticket Information:**
- General Admission: £14
- Concessions: £12
- Under-16s: £9
- Note: Booking fees apply.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness a captivating performance by the Fulham Symphony Orchestra, showcasing a blend of dramatic and evocative compositions. Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable night of music.

**Location:**
St John’s Smith Square, Smith Square, Westminster, London SW1P 3HF

For more information and to book tickets, visit the Fulham Symphony Orchestra's website.

Mussorgsky, Elgar, Bonis and Rubinstein

St. John's Smith Square

Emily Kim, flute and piccolo

Ryan Center for the Musical Arts

Tchaikovsky had huge admiration for Mozart and his Variations on a Rococo Theme for cello and orchestra is influenced by Mozart’s music, both in style and in its scoring for a smaller orchestra. The cello solo is both lyrical and challenging and will be expertly performed by German cellist Raphaela Gromes.

The Hallé

Darlington Hippodrome

King George's Hall

Trio Ondine

Los Angeles Harbor College

Pacific Unitarian Church

Fall Concert

Oregon State University

Study concert with piano students under Rikke Sandberg

Study concert with piano students

The Studio Hall

### Event Description: ROCO Connections: Sight and Sound

**Date and Time:** Thursday, October 12, 2023, 7:00 PM

**Location:** Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), Lynn Wyatt Theater, Nancy and Rich Kinder Building, Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX, USA

**Event Overview:**
ROCO’s Connections Series returns to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, with an enchanting evening of chamber music titled "Sight and Sound." This event, curated by and featuring ROCO violinist Eva Burmeister, alongside ROCO pianist Audrey Andrist, promises a unique blend of music and visual art. The concert will be paired with selected artworks from MFAH’s collections, offering a multisensory experience in collaboration with the museum.

**Program:**
- **Johann Sebastian Bach**: Violin Sonata in G Major BMV 1019, Allegro
- **Lili Boulanger**: Nocturne and Cortége
- **Ludwig van Beethoven**: Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Major, I. Allegro con brio
- **Melanie Bonis**: Allegretto
- **Arvò Pärt**: Spiegel im Spiegel
- **Carlos Gardel**: Por una Cabeza (arranged by John Williams)
- **Edward Grieg**: Violin Sonata No. 3 in C minor Op. 45, I. Allegro molto ed appassionato

**Artists:**
- **Eva Burmeister**: Violin
- **Audrey Andrist**: Piano

**Additional Information:**
The concert will take place from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Lynn Wyatt Theater. Following the performance, attendees are invited to join a docent-led tour of the featured artworks. This concert is free with Museum Admission.

**Map and Directions:**
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Join us for an evening where music and art converge, creating a memorable cultural experience.

ROCO Connections: Sight and Sound

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

2023 Summer Festival 10

Benaroya Hall

Clair Groenewold's Flute Recital for Artist Diploma

San Diego State University

As a woman in the 19th century, the French composer Mélanie Hélène Bonis was only able to compose and publish pieces under the gender-neutral pseudonym "Mel Bonis". Having received little musical encouragement as a child and later being prevented from continuing her education by marriage and family obligations, Bonis repeatedly turned to composing on her own and published over 300 works. Her Suite en forme de valses exists in various arrangements made by the composer herself. In addition to two versions for piano solo and piano four hands, Bonis rewrote the work for orchestra and left behind a suite of three dance-like movements: Ballabile, Interlude et Valse lente and Scherzo-Valse .

4th Academic Concert 2024/25

Gewandhaus

Female composers have had a hard time for a long time, and have been largely ignored by history. This year's chamber concert by the hr Symphony Orchestra in Erbach will feature some of them, with their rich music and creative work. Clara Schumann, Lili Boulanger and Rebecca Clark will be familiar, but Isabella Leonarda, an Italian nun from the 17th century who was one of the most productive composers of her era, or Marie Jaëll, a French pianist and composer from the 19th century, is not. The Frenchwoman Mélanie Bonis, whose works were mostly published under the pseudonym Mel Bonis in the 19th century, is also hardly known in this country, as is the Austrian Maria Theresia von Paradis, who was blind since childhood and was very prominent in the musical life of her time, the Viennese Classical period, as a pianist, singer and composer. In this concert you can get to know them all, as well as Emilie Mayer, a 19th-century German composer who was celebrated during her lifetime as the "female Beethoven".

Women Power

Werner-Borchers-Halle

For a long time, women composers had a hard time; they were mostly ignored in their time and throughout history. But women have composed with strength and talent at many times. In this concert, you can experience some of them, with their rich music and their creative work. You may still know Clara Schumann, Lili Boulanger and Rebecca Clark, but it is a different story with Isabella Leonarda, an Italian nun from the 17th century who was one of the most productive composers of her era, or Marie Jaëll, a French pianist and composer from the 19th century. The Frenchwoman Mélanie Bonis, whose works were mostly published in the 19th century under the pseudonym Mel Bonis, is also hardly known in this country, as is the Austrian pianist, singer and composer Maria Theresia von Paradis, who was blind since childhood and was also very prominent in the musical life of her time, the Viennese Classical period. In this concert you can get to know them all, as well as Emilie Mayer, a German composer of the 19th century who was also highly celebrated during her lifetime and was widely regarded as the "female Beethoven".

Bertramstraße 8

Fauré and Britten

First Congregational Church

The princess Salome knows her own powers, and strikes a terrible bargain. Cleopatra rules like a goddess, and dies like a queen. And in ancient Greece, Elektra nurtures a murderous obsession – until, to some of the most shatteringly violent music ever composed, she witnesses heaven and earth rain vengeance upon her tormentors. Tonight, under guest conductor Anja Bihlmaier, the BBC SSO encounters incredible women – and none more remarkable than the pioneering 19th century French composer Mélanie Bonis. It’s a gripping contrast to Mozart at his most graceful, as Javier Perianes brings all his charisma and imagination to a concerto that Mozart once played himself. Music simply doesn’t get any wittier - or more lovely.

Javier Perianes Plays Mozart

Glasgow City Hall

After Felix Mendelssohn left his parental home in Berlin in 1829, his sister Fanny, who was married to the court painter Wilhelm Hensel, took over the organisation of the family’s salon with its famous Sunday concerts. This was the only place where music lovers could hear her compositions, as for many years her professional ambitions were thwarted by her family. It was not until 1846 that Felix gave his blessing for his sister’s music to be published. Her last major work is the Piano Trio in D minor from 1847. Until recently, Fanny’s compositional talents remained more or less forgotten. Indeed, it was only at the very end of the 20th century that her work was systematically reviewed and edited for public performance.

Chamber Music Evening N° 6

Semperoper Dresden

After Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy left his parents' house in Berlin in 1829, his sister Fanny, who was married to the court painter Wilhelm Hensel, took over the management of the salon with the famous Sunday music. This was the only place where music lovers could experience her compositions, as her ambitions were not approved by her family for a long time. It was not until 1846 that Felix gave his blessing for the publication of his sister's compositions. Her last major work was the Piano Trio in D minor from 1847. Fanny's talent as a composer remained unnoticed for a long time - it was not until the turn of the 21st century that her work was systematically examined for musical practice.

6th Chamber Evening

The contrasting timbres of the violin, clarinet, and piano bring to life a vibrant variety of musical imaginations in this program of rhythmic vitality and melodic invention.

Mel Bonis

Events

Upcoming events

Mar 17, 2025

4th Academic Concert 2024/25 · Akademisches Orchester Leipzig

Mar 25, 2025

Women Power · hr-Sinfonieorchester

Mar 30, 2025

Women Power · hr-Sinfonieorchester

Apr 6, 2025

Fauré and Britten · Cayuga Chamber Orchestra

Apr 24, 2025

Javier Perianes Plays Mozart · BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Past events

4 - 5 Dec, 2024

Stravinsky's Firebird · Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra

Nov 25, 2024

Bonis and Brahms · Wigmore Hall

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