Composer

Two leading song performers commemorate those buried in the Parisian cemetery of Montmartre – who include Heine, Berlioz, Lili Boulanger and Apollinaire – also sampling songs regularly heard in nearby cabarets.

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Julien Van Mellaerts baritone; Alphonse Cemin piano

Wigmore Hall

This culminates with a performance of Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra, arguably one of the greatest achievements of the twentieth century. Bartók draws from a vast array of traditional musical inspirations, with orchestration that vividly captures diverse styles and colours. True to its title as a ‘concerto’ for orchestra rather than a ‘symphony,’ it offers a balanced distribution of melodies, presenting significant challenges for all.

Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra

St George's Bristol

Delyana then directs the massed forces of the Hallé, Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus, a rising RNCM star and the stunning mezzo-soprano, Hanna Hipp, in Lili Boulanger’s ominous setting of Psalm 130, widely believed to be a reaction to the outbreak of World War One. Sheffield treasure, Darius Battiwalla, pulls out all the stops in music by Saint-Saёns. His first published organ work, Fantaisie, has two contrasting movements: one, full of elegance and charm and the other, strong and confident. The concert concludes with his monumental, fascinatingly-textured “Organ” Symphony.

The Hallé in Sheffield

Sheffield City Hall

Delyana Lazarova, internationally acclaimed conductor, takes to the podium to conduct Shostakovich’s triumphantly defiant Ninth Symphony.

Ostensibly, Shostakovich’s Ninth Symphony was his tribute to Soviet victory over Nazi Germany. Under the surface, however, was a bold critique of Soviet leaders and the chaos ensuing even after the war ended. The final movement uses The Dance of the Bones (a favourite of Stalin’s), a sardonic signpost to the decreasing food supplies in post-war Russia at the time.

The Hallé - Shostakovich’s Ninth

The Bridgewater Hall

Ostensibly, Shostakovich’s Ninth Symphony was his tribute to Soviet victory over Nazi Germany. Under the surface, however, was a bold critique of Soviet leaders and the chaos ensuing even after the war ended. The final movement uses The Dance of the Bones (a favourite of Stalin’s), a sardonic signpost to the decreasing food supplies in post-war Russia at the time.

Rush Hour: Shostakovich’s Ninth

All the subtlety and color of French music comes together in this concert — the music of visionaries. Messiaen’s deeply held religious faith inspired music of great spirituality, which he captured in this early work — a meditation on sacramental offerings both given and received. Lili Boulanger’s poignant work came just before her tragic death at age 24 and feels full of foreboding. Debussy conjures every possible play of light on the seemingly infinite sea in all its moods. And we are thrilled to welcome the truly poetic Tabea Zimmermann for the first Seattle Symphony performances of Bartók’s Viola Concerto — in which he draws inspiration from Hungarian folk traditions.

Debussy La Mer

Benaroya Hall

VSO explores the music of two iconic and powerful 20th century ballets, alongside Boulanger’s bright celebration of spring. In this concert, multiple cameras capture the orchestra in close-ups on a large screen, giving the audience an intimate view of the virtuosic musicians as they tackle the scores. Andrew Crust leads an immersive discussion on the background and creation of these masterpieces, the lives of Stravinsky and Prokofiev, and the story of the ballets.

VSO: Romeo, Juliet, and the Firebird

The Flynn

Poulenc’s Gloria, with its unexpected blend of secular and sacred sounds, fascinated (and scandalized) audiences from its first performances. “While writing it I had in mind those Crozzoli frescoes with angels sticking out their tongues,” the composer remarked. Lili Boulanger’s impressionistic “Of a Spring Morning” introduces the program with a bright festivity. Jean-Marie Zeitouni, a conductor of “ebullience and infectious enjoyment” (Boulder Weekly), leads this vivacious performance, which invites the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus and soprano Joélle Harvey to the stage for an evening of exultation that will keep music-lovers enraptured to its final whispered “Amen.”

Poulenc’s Gloria

Warner Grand Theater

Join the Virginia Symphony Orchestra & Chorus for an unforgettable evening as they present Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony on October 18, 2024, at 7:30 pm. This grand romantic symphony, known for its enduring melodies and featuring the majestic organ, will be led by Music Director Laureate JoAnn Falletta at the Ferguson Center for the Arts.

The concert celebrates French musical excellence and marks the Lafayette 200 celebration, commemorating the 200th anniversary of Major General Marquis de Lafayette’s historic return to the United States. The evening will also spotlight VSO violinist Brendon Elliott as he performs a concerto by the Chevalier de Saint-Georges, a pioneering French composer of African descent.

In addition to the headline piece, the program includes Lili Boulanger's Psalm 24 and Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges' Violin Concerto in A major, Op.5 No 2, showcasing the rich diversity and depth of French classical music.

Don't miss this tribute to musical and historical milestones with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra & Chorus under the baton of the esteemed JoAnn Falletta. Reserve your tickets now for a night of exquisite music that bridges history and celebrates the power of the organ in the symphonic repertoire.

Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony

Christopher Newport University

Town Center of Virginia Beach

Chrysler Hall

Music by history's forgotten female composers redraws the musical history map again and again. Lili Boulanger and Valborg Aulin were both successful during their lifetime. Meet their music in a concert filled with French melancholy and Swedish choral lyrics.

Harding Interprets Boulanger

SR Berwaldhallen

Following a long and highly successful career as both a solo and a collaborative pianist, as well as a festival and concert series programmer, Kathryn Stott has decided to step down from public recitals from the end of this year – though many of her other creative activities will continue. Wigmore audiences will be delighted to partake in this special celebration of her exceptional artistry in her last London recital appearance.

Kathryn Stott piano

Over a long and successful career, pianist Kathryn Stott has won the hearts of audiences and colleagues alike. Now she’s decided to step down from public recitals at the end of this year – and what better way to bid farewell than with a whole concert sharing the music she loves most of all? An unforgettable evening with a much-loved artist, as she opens a new chapter in a remarkable career.

Kathryn Stott: Musical Postcards

Bute Park

An instrument that is usually well hidden in the orchestra – and a couple of composers that history had forgotten: this concert offers new discoveries and hidden gems.

In Jolivet's fantastic bassoon concert, we get to hear Aarhus Symphony Orchestra's solo bassoonist, Maksim Karpinskii, unfold. And there will be plenty of opportunity for that: Jolivet's bassoon concerto is not just one of the most difficult written for the instrument – ​​it is also one of the best wind concertos of the 20th century.

The Firebird's Secret

Musikhuset Aarhus

Ludovic Morlot, Music Director of the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra, conducts the Guildhall Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in their first concert of the academic year.

The sublime programme features Mozart's final symphony, Jupiter, Debussy's Rhapsody for Saxophone and Orchestra and Poulenc's Gloria for soprano, choir and orchestra.

Guildhall Symphony Orchestra & Chorus

Barbican Centre

Bernstein wrote his Serenade for Violin inspired by Plato's Symposion , where different speakers praise love in their own way. The contrasts are great, from lyrical fervor to biting sarcasm. The soloist is the versatile violinist Carolin Widmann, who is equally at home in newly written music as in the classical core repertoire.

Kochanovsky & Rakhmaninov

DR Koncerthuset

The twin peaks of tonight’s all-French programme are two masterpieces from Gabriel Fauré and Maurice Ravel, beginning with the former’s consolatory Requiem, a work whose clean lines, pure vocal textures and elegant orchestrations appear to propose a new philosophy of religion. Prepare for temperatures to rise with the sensual awakenings and sultry dances of Ravel’s suite for the ballet Daphnis and Chloe, evoking an ancient world of pastoral delights. Two prayers by Lili Boulanger, who died tragically young at 24, and Fauré’s incidental music written for a London production of Maeterlinck’s Symbolist play Pelleas and Melisande complete the evening.

Prom 59: A French Fantasy – Boulanger, Fauré and Ravel

Royal Albert Hall

Prokofiev’s Third Piano Concerto isn’t just a surefire showpiece that paints a vivid picture of its creator’s acerbic spirit, it’s also a treacherously difficult work conceived for Prokofiev’s own extraordinary pianistic prowess.

Prom 44: Lahav Shani plays and directs Prokofiev

### The Hallé in Edinburgh: Mahler's Fifth Symphony

**Date and Time:** Saturday, 17 August 2024, 8:00 PM  
**Venue:** Usher Hall, Edinburgh  
**Ticket Information:** Starting from £22.50  
**Runtime:** 120 minutes

Join us for a monumental evening as The Hallé Orchestra, under the baton of Sir Mark Elder CH CBE, performs Gustav Mahler's Fifth Symphony at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh. This concert marks a significant moment as it is Sir Mark Elder’s farewell performance, concluding his illustrious 24-year tenure as the music director of The Hallé.

The program features two commanding works:
- **Lili Boulanger’s Psalm 130:** A testament to the prodigious talent of the youthful French composer, this choral piece is imbued with vivid personality and a dark atmosphere, hinting at the towering figure she might have become had she not passed away at the age of 24.
- **Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 5:** Known for its emotional depth and complexity, Mahler’s Fifth Symphony is a journey from darkness to light. The Adagietto, a standalone favorite, evokes awakening love, while the symphony as a whole traverses from an imposing funeral march to a triumphant conclusion.

**Featuring:**
- **Sir Mark Elder CH CBE:** Music Director
- **Anna Stéphany:** Mezzo-Soprano
- **Edinburgh Festival Chorus**

This event is a must-see for classical music enthusiasts and marks the end of an era for The Hallé Orchestra. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a historic performance. Book your tickets now!

Mahler's Fifth Symphony

Usher Hall

This concert marks Sir Mark Elder’s farewell to the Hallé Orchestra, drawing his tenure as music director to a close after 24 remarkable years. And what a way to bow out, with two commanding works from the era in which he has attracted his greatest acclaim.

Mahler’s Fifth Symphony

The stunning German mezzo-soprano Annika Schlicht is joined by Donald Runnicles (the renowned conductor) on the piano for this beautifully crafted recital, which features 19th- and 20th-century works by Debussy, Brahms, Lili Boulanger, and Roger Quilter that transport listeners along an international journey of song. 

Annika Schlicht & Donald Runnicles Recital

New Mexico Museum of Art

Repertoire highlights include beloved orchestral classics by Sibelius and Ravel, alongside a captivating performance of Rautavaara's Flute Concerto by the 2024 Canada Council Michael Measures First Prize Winner.

Horizons Tour: National Youth Orchestra

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

Wallow in the sweeping Romantic melodies of Rimsky-Korsakov's enchanting tribute to the heroine of The Arabian Nights, the clever young queen who saves her own life by spinning a tale for 1001 nights. Guest conductor Eric Jacobsen leads the Grant Park Orchestra in Lili Boulanger's portrait of springtime, and soprano Lindsey Reynolds joins the acclaimed Grant Park Chorus for Poulenc's Stabat Mater.

Scheherazade

Millennium Park

Festival favorites Kristin Lee and Michael Stephen Brown present a mesmerizing recital exploring the interplay between French and American music. The program features works by pioneering female composers Lili Boulanger and Amy Beach, each emblematic in their respective nations’ musical heritage. French icons Debussy and Ravel are also stylistically mirrored in unforgettable works by Bloch and Gershwin.

Carte Blanche Concert I Kristin Lee, Violin; Michael Stephen Brown, Piano

Menlo School Campus

“The National Youth Orchestra of Canada (NYO Canada) thrives on exploring both iconic masterpieces and innovative works," says our Music Director, Naomi Woo. "In our 2024 season, we'll delve into pieces that have shaped music history, building upon the legacies of past composers while also gesturing towards the future.” 

Witness the exceptional talent of Canada's young musicians as they tackle the beloved orchestral classic Bartók's Concerto for Orchestra. Discover fresh voices through Violet Archer's Divertimento and experience a World Premiere by SOCAN emerging composer Danial Sheibani.  

NYO Canada presents Horizons Tour

The Royal Conservatory of Music

Concert pianist Kathryn Stott has delighted Buxton International Festival audiences for years.

Kathryn Stott

St John's Church Buxton

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music at Caramoor in Katonah, NY, on Saturday, July 13, 2024, featuring the exceptional talents of American violinist Kevin Zhu and pianist Maxim Lando. The recital is set to take place in the intimate setting of the Music Room at 5:00pm, offering a unique opportunity to experience the virtuosity of these young artists up close.

Kevin Zhu, a violin prodigy who began his musical journey at the tender age of three, has since garnered international acclaim, winning prestigious competitions such as the Paganini Competition and receiving the Avery Fisher Career Grant. Known for his "awesome technical command and maturity" (The Strad) and "absolute virtuosity" (L’ape musicale), Zhu continues to dazzle audiences worldwide with his performances.

Joining him is the equally talented Maxim Lando, a pianist celebrated for his "remarkable virtuosity and musical sensitivity." Lando has made headlines performing alongside renowned artists and has won numerous awards, including the Gilmore Young Artist Award and First Prize in both the New York Franz Liszt International Competition and The Vendome Prize.

The program for the evening includes a selection of works that showcase the depth and breadth of their musical artistry, featuring compositions by Maurice Ravel, Eugène Ysaÿe, Lili Boulanger, and Franz Waxman.

Before the concert, take advantage of the free shuttle service from Metro North’s Katonah train station to Caramoor, starting 1.5 hours before the performance. And don't let the weather concern you; the event will take place rain or shine in the fully indoor Music Room. Enhance your visit by exploring select rooms of the Rosen House during our Open House hours from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, no RSVP required.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness the extraordinary talents of Kevin Zhu and Maxim Lando in a recital that promises to be a highlight of the summer season at Caramoor. Buy your tickets now and add this event to your calendar for an evening of exquisite music and artistic brilliance.

Kevin Zhu, violin Maxim Lando, piano

The Rosen House at Caramoor

Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet brings his customary joie de vivre to Saint-Saëns’ Egyptian Concerto, inspired by a trip down the Nile in 1896. Conductor Stéphane Denève unpacks the French fascination with Spanish culture in Debussy’s sultry Ibéria and Ravel’s ever-popular Boléro, with its sensuously hypnotic theme building to a volcanic climax.

Ravel Boléro

Symphony Center

"Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord." (Psalm 130:1) Downtown Voices; The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; and NOVUS NY bring the 2023-2024 season to a close on June 2, at 3pm, in Trinity Church, with Lili Boulanger's Psalm 130, Kaija Saariaho's Oltra Mar, and Eriks Ešenvald's Psalm 130. Free.

Season Finale: Out of the Depths

Trinity Church

With repertoire spanning the canon to contemporary works, this beloved series is unparalleled in ambition and depth. Under the inspired curation of new Director of Chamber Music Paul Wiancko, globally renowned chamber musicians present 11 ingenious programs rich in revelry and fellowship. Paul’s inaugural season welcomes composer-in-residence Reena Esmail, along with an array of talented first-timers and Festival favorites ready to rock the Dock.

Bank of America Chamber Music

Dock Street Theatre

Immerse yourself in the grandeur of classical music with "Paris à travers les siècles," a captivating concert presented by the Orchestre symphonique de Québec. This exquisite musical journey is scheduled for May 22, 2024, at 8:00 PM, taking place at the prestigious Grand Théâtre de Québec. Tickets start at $53, offering an accessible gateway to a night of timeless melodies under the category "Les Mercredis classiques Hydro-Québec."

The evening begins at 7:00 PM with an enriching prelude, featuring insightful discussions with Clemens Schuldt, Irène Brisson, or Benjamin René. These pre-concert talks delve into the creative process and historical context of the compositions, setting the stage for a deeper appreciation of the music. Following the prelude, attendees will have the opportunity to experience performances by emerging musicians from the Conservatoire de musique de Québec and the Faculté de musique de l’Université Laval.

The concert itself promises an unforgettable lineup, curated by Clemens Schuldt, who aims to conclude the season on a high note with the magnificence of a choir. The program features a blend of works by Mozart, Massenet, Saint-Saëns, and Lili Boulanger, culminating in Poulenc's renowned Gloria. This selection showcases the romantic hues of French composers, alongside the rare psalms of Lili Boulanger, highlighting her as a significant figure whose music stands among the greatest masterpieces of her time.

Soprano Hélène Guilmette joins the Orchestre symphonique de Québec for this finale, alongside the choir under the direction of David Rompré. The concert is a celebration of musical talent, from the youthful genius of Mozart's 31st Symphony to the sacred inspiration of Poulenc's Gloria, promising an evening of soul-stirring performances.

This event is not only a concert but a testament to the enduring power and beauty of classical music, inviting audiences to explore the rich tapestry of sounds that have shaped the musical landscape of Paris through the centuries. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a memorable season finale. Tickets are available for purchase now.

ParisThrough The Centuries

Grand Théâtre de Québec

Join the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra for an enchanting evening of music at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre on Sunday, May 5th, 2024, at 3:30 PM. This concert, titled "Pictures at an Exhibition," promises to be a memorable experience, featuring the talents of conductor Jean-Marie Zeitouni and violinist Erica Miller.

The program for the evening includes a selection of evocative pieces that span the breadth of emotional and musical expression. The concert will open with "The Lark Ascending" by Ralph Vaughan Williams, a piece that captures the essence of serene beauty, with Ottawa's own concertmaster, Erica Miller, showcasing her violin skills. Following this, the audience will be treated to Lili Boulanger's "D’un matin de printemps," and Benjamin Britten's "Peter Grimes, Four Sea Interludes, op.33a," before culminating in the highlight of the evening, Modest Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition," arranged by Maurice Ravel. This piece, inspired by the watercolors and drawings of Mussorgsky's dear friend Victor Hartmann, is a series of musical depictions that promises to take the audience on a profound emotional journey.

Tickets are available in three tiers to accommodate every preference and budget: Tier/Level A at $64, Tier/Level B at $49, and Tier/Level C at $34, with a special rate of $19 for Downbeat 19 and free admission for children under 12. For more information on tickets and available discount codes, please visit the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra's Tickets page.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the power of music to evoke imagery and emotion, performed by some of the most talented musicians in the field.

Pictures at an Exhibition

Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre

This season, Musical Interludes explores the work and legacies of three influential music educators: Antonio Salieri, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, and Nadia Boulanger. We conclude the season with Nadia Boulanger, a revolutionary educator who made a profound impact on the development of classical and contemporary music in the 20th Century by nurturing the talents of many notable composers. Hosted by PCM faculty member and KUSC host, Brian Lauritzen.

Pedagogues And Protégés | Boulanger

Pasadena Conservatory of Music

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Opposites Attract

ISU Center for the Performing Arts

UIS Performing Arts Center

“I gave everything to it I was able to give,” Saint-Saëns said of his Third Symphony. TFO Resident Conductor Chelsea Gallo takes us to France for a program featuring Saint-Saëns’ lush masterpiece, which builds until the splendor of the organ is let loose in the breathtaking conclusion. A tribute to Fauré’s father, his Requiem creates a place of peace and serenity with rich, soulful melodies, featuring The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay. The vibrant energy of Lili Boulanger’s Of a Spring Morning begins the concert.

Saint-saens’ Organ Symphony

Duke Energy Center for the Arts

Spring Romance

University of Colorado Boulder

Saint-Saens’ Organ Symphony

Straz Center for the Performing Arts

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

Bargemusic

Artists in residence at UC Irvine from 2013-19, Trio Céleste are a dynamic ensemble whose performances have garnered critical acclaim in the US and abroad.

Trio Céleste

Chamber Music OC

Join us for an enchanting evening of vocal music as Emily Amesquita, a talented mezzo-soprano from the Northwestern Bienen School of Music, presents her recital. This special performance is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 8:30pm CDT, in the intimate setting of the McClintock Choral and Recital Room. Emily, a Bachelor of Music student under the guidance of Karen Brunssen, will be accompanied by Jason Carlson on piano.

The evening's program promises a diverse selection of pieces that showcase Emily's versatile voice. Audiences can look forward to Johannes Brahms' "Von ewiger Liebe" from Four Songs, Op. 83, Lili Boulanger's "Quatre Chansons," and "Parto, parto, ma tu ben mio" from W.A. Mozart's "La clemenza di Tito." The recital will also feature selected songs by Samuel Barber, a touching piece by Alexander Dargomyzhsky titled "Я всe ещe его люблю" (I Still Love Him), "Люди спят" (People are Asleep) by Sergei Taneyev, and "Ночь" (Night) by Anton Rubinstein.

This event is free and open to the public, making it a perfect opportunity for music lovers and supporters of emerging talent to experience the depth and beauty of vocal performance. No tickets are required, and for those unable to attend in person, a live stream will be available to ensure you don't miss this remarkable display of musical artistry.

The recital will take place at the David and Carol McClintock Choral and Recital Room, located within the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208. Don't miss this opportunity to support a rising star in the world of opera and vocal music.

Emily Amesquita, mezzo-soprano

Ryan Center for the Musical Arts

Acclaimed for their technical mastery and an extraordinarily sensitive – almost telepathic style – the Trio Wanderer is one of the world’s foremost chamber ensembles. Called a “Wandering Star” by the Strad Magazine, the Trio has performed on the most prestigious music stages: Berlin’s Philharmonic, Paris’ Théâtre des Champs Elysées, Wiener Musikverein, London’s Wigmore Hall, Milan’s Teatro alla Scala, Barcelona’s Palau de la Musica, Washington’s Library of Congress, Rio de Janeiro’s Teatro Municipal, Tokyo’s Kioi Hall, Zürich’s Tonhalle and Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw.

Trio Wanderer

St Francis Episcopal Church

Our Pines of Rome concert will be really exciting. Music of pulsating living nature vs the miracles of human engineering.  Do you remember feeling utterly peaceful standing in the middle of a thick green forest? Brimming with life. A miracle. Or the sense of majestic flow sitting at the banks of a broad river? And then compare it with your daily wonder of technology, from the intricate workings of your computer to simply using “google search.

Pines of Rome

Civic Center Music Hall

Prokofiev saw his Fifth Symphony as “glorifying the grandeur of the human spirit.” Thomas Søndergård, in his NY Phil debut, conducts the concerts, which open with Lili Boulanger’s cheerful ode to a spring morning. Olga Neuwirth’s Project 19 commission sets to music texts by Ariosto, Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman, Friedrich Nietzsche, graffiti artists, and others, including Neuwirth herself.

Prokofiev’s Fifth and Olga Neuwirth

Lincoln Center

Sergei Babayan joins guest conductor Sarah Hicks and The Cleveland Institute of Music Orchestra for their final Severance Music Center concert of the 2023-2024 season.

Cleveland Institute of Music Orchestra Concert

Severance Music Center

 CIM Orchestra: Babayan Plays Rachmaninoff

Springtime is for lovers and romantics. Open your heart to beautiful music inspired by a timeless Chinese folk tale as Bay Area violin soloist Chase Spruill joins LAS to perform the beloved Butterfly Lovers’ Violin Concerto. We open the evening with D’un matin de printemps (“Of a Spring Morning”), brilliant music of Lili Boulanger. And the lush and passionate Symphony No. 4 by Johannes Brahms is not to be missed. Celebrate springtime with the Symphony

Butterflies and Brahms

Livermore Performing Arts Center

Sensational multi-prize-winning pianist, Wynona Wang, makes her Midland Symphony Orchestra debut playing the bouncy and bold Piano Concerto in A minor, a piece written by Clara Schumann when she was only a teenager. Wynona is the perfect soloist to be featured in an evening that features the work of noted female composers. The Orchestra will then play works by other groundbreaking female composers, featuring Amy Beach’s glorious ‘Gaelic’ Symphony – the first to be published by an American Woman – and Lili Boulanger's masterful tone poem, D'un Matin de pintemps, about the pleasure and promise of a spring morning.

These Women's Works

Midland Center for the Arts

Brilliant works by Lili Boulanger, the first woman to win the prestigious Prix de Rome composition prize, leave a stunning first impression. DSO Principal Cello Wei Yu stars in the elegance of Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme and Dvořák’s signature talent for big, boisterous melodies shines throughout his Sixth Symphony. Leading the way, trailblazing South Korean conductor Shiyeon Sung makes her Orchestra Hall debut.

Tchaikovsky and Dvorak

Orchestra Hall

Holding the future in one hand and the past in the other, this program features composers who reach for the stars. St. Louis composer Blake Hernton synthesizes the influences of his sound journey to present his new work for voice and strings. A member of the Boulanger dynasty sets the stage for a contemporary tribute and the distinctive voice of Jessie Montgomery intersects with the legacy of Leonard Bernstein in a work that illuminates and inspires.

Chamber Project St. Louis presents HEIR: Inheriting the Future

560 Music Center

Student Recital: Evan Harper

Carnegie Mellon University

Juilliard Orchestra Conducted by David Robertson

Carnegie Hall

Curated by SPCO Principal Bassoonist Andrew Brady and flutist Alicia McQuerrey, this special Express Concert includes evocative works by Maurice Ravel, Astor Piazzolla and Osvaldo Golijov which explore the passion-filled dance between life and death. The program features Adolphus Hailstork’s hauntingly beautiful romance for viola, performed by SPCO violist Hyobi Sim, a flute solo by Valerie Coleman and Lili Boulanger’s impressionist masterpiece D’un matin de printemps.

Express Concert: Ravel’s Le Tombeau de Couperin

Temple Israel

Saint Paul's United Church of Christ

Wayzata Community Church

We have so much to celebrate this season - The BI Database reaching its one-year anniversary, Women’s History Month, Our 6th-annual WoCo fest coming up in April, but most of all the 40th Birthday of our Co-Founder, Artistic and Executive Director, Dr. Laura Colgate.

This concert, performed by our two co-founders, will be a festive occasion to celebrate all that BI has done so far and look forward to all of the exciting things to come. The program will include works for violin and organ by Alexandra Gardner, Lili Boulanger, Amy Beach, Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre, Florence Price, Isabella Leonarda, and more! We will also be premiering a new piece by Julie Zhu, commissioned by the BI family in honor of Laura’s 40th.

A BI Birthday Concert

Christ Lutheran Church Washington

Nexus

University of California San Diego

Don’t miss out on guest conductor, 3-time Grammy winner, and vocalist Michelle DeYoung conducting the PSO during the first half. Maestro George Stelluto will lead the PSO during the second half as Michelle delights us with Gustav Mahler’s Rückert-Lieder. Enjoy an evening of live music featuring pieces by Grazyna Bacewicz, Marianna Martinez, Wolfgang Mozart, Gustav Mahler, Anna Clyne, and Lili Boulanger.

New Horizons Concert

Grace Presbyterian Church

We begin this French banquet with the exceptional music of 20th-Century French composer Lili Boulanger. Works will include the triumphant Hymne au Soleil, the exotic and highly dramatic Vieille prière bouddhique, and the touching, poetic Sous Bois.

Then we turn to Francis Poulenc’s Stabat Mater, one of the great masterpieces of French choral music, in league with the Requiems of Duruflé and Fauré. The work is alternately sumptuous and boldly dramatic; listen for moments of sparkling clarity and others of great depth. 

Les Voix Française

Church of the Ascension

As always, we celebrate the voices of female composers, and over the course of the season we present composers whose backgrounds and influences are as diverse as the music they have composed. The companion pieces to our featured work serve to bind the program into a cohesive whole, offering our listeners a varied musical experience and some exposure to less known composers and works.

CWO 23/24 Concert 2

First Presbyterian Church of Oakland

Described as “phenomenally musical,” (Daily Journal), dynamic young violinist Maria Ioudenitch has won multiple awards and is poised on the cusp of a major international career.

Maria Ioudenitch, violin

Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

The Da Camera Society partners with Sunset Chamberfest to present a performance of Parisian music at Pasadena Conservatory.

Parisian music for piano and strings – Pasadena Conservatory

Parisian Music For Piano And Strings

The UI Graduate Saxophone Quartet is featured in a performance of William Bolcom’s Concerto Grosso, and guest conductor Juan José Navarro leads the Illinois Wind Symphony in music by Pascual Marquina Narro, Amando Blanquer Ponsada, and Gerónimo Giménez.

Illinois Wind Symphony

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

In February, Hersh and the MSO will explore the sounds of the 1920’s and 30’s in the U.S. and France. We’ll open the program with William Dawson’s Negro Folk Symphony which debuted to critical acclaim at Carnegie Hall in 1934 with Leopold Stokowski leading the Philadelphia Orchestra. Hersh then takes us to France to discover what an actual American in Paris would have heard in the 1920s with Lili Boulanger’s colorful and energetic D’un Matin de Printemps (Of a Spring Morning). The evening will end with An American in Paris.

Gershwin’s An American in Paris

Gallo Center for the Arts

2006 IVCI Gold Medalist Augustin Hadelich returns to Indy to perform Beethoven’s beloved Violin Concerto. Vladimir Kulenovic conducts Brahms’ Third Symphony, a deeply personal work thought to be inspired by his friendship with Robert and Clara Schumann. 

Beethoven and Brahms with the ISO

Hilbert Circle Theatre

Copenhagen Phil conducted by Christoph Gedschold

Copenhagen Phil – Sibelius and Rachmaninov

Konservatoriets Koncertsal

The world's best piano concert? In Rachmaninov's grandiose Piano Concerto No. 2, the listener is thrown into a rushing sea of ​​emotions of breakneck virtuosity and catchy melodies to a degree that time and again excites audiences around the world. At the piano sits the star pianist Denis Kozhukhin under the direction of Christoph Gedschold – Copenhagen Phil's future new chief conductor!

Sibelius and Rachmaninov

Two major international opera stars will join Yannick Nézet-Séguin in a sublime search for light. Soprano Janai Brugger delivers a consistently stunning performance of Gloria, the French composer Poulenc’s masterpiece. Mezzo-soprano Karen Cargill will explore profound human suffering to find glimmers of hope in her performance of Psalm 130, “Out of the Depths.” Listen closely to the parallels between these two choral works and discover how Poulenc was inspired by Lili Boulanger’s musical writings.

From the Abyss to the Stars

Place des Arts

This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Music. Elizabeth Kleiber is a student of Marianne Gedigian. 

Elizabeth Kleiber, Flute

Alice Pratt Brown Hall

Orchestral Series III

River Center Theatre

Dudamel Conducting Fellow, Chloé Dufrense conducts a lyrical and surprise-filled concert. We feature Gabriel Fauré’s decadently beautiful Masques et Bergamasques Suite, a lush work filled with charm and an underlying pathos.  Mozart’s delightful “Turkish” Violin Concerto No. 5 is a youthful masterpiece that sparkles with lyricism performed by Armenian-born violinist Diana Adamyan, winner of the 2018 Yehudi Menuhin International Competition. French composer Lili Boulanger’s D’un Matin de printemps (“Of a Spring morning”) starts the second half– a joyous piece filled with the electricity of the emergence of Spring. Haydn’s concludes with his last and greatest, Symphony No. 104, “London,” filled with grace, energy, beautiful themes, and humorous touches

Mozart and Haydn

ENT Center for the Arts

In his first season as music director, Thomas Søndergård is curating a one-hour concert of music he wants to share with our youngest listeners. Create memories for the whole family at Orchestra Hall with this engaging concert featuring music from The Nutcracker and other favorites from the season along with fun and educational pre-concert activities in the lobby. 

Classics with Thomas Søndergård

Minnesota Orchestra

Ravel Piano Concerto

Artis–Naples

Comprising of titled musicians of the National Symphony Orchestra, this acclaimed ensemble presents classics from four centuries of chamber music.

Lili Boulanger

Composer

Events

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Feb 15, 2024 - Feb 18, 2025

Illinois Wind Symphony · Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

Nov 30, 2024

The sea · Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège

Dec 2, 2024

Laura van der Heijden cello; Jâms Coleman piano · Wigmore Hall

Dec 8, 2024

Christmas with Connaught Brass · Barbican Centre

Dec 11, 2024

Musical Postcards: Kathryn Stott’s Final Recital · Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Past events

Nov 17, 2024

Julien Van Mellaerts baritone; Alphonse Cemin piano · Wigmore Hall

Nov 16, 2024

Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra · St George’s Bristol

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