Composer

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Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2

Mayo Performing Arts Center

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Princeton University

John Adams conducts John Adams! In addition to the major American focus of the concerts at the beginning of the year, this program is a "portrait in miniature" of the USA's most important contemporary composer. One of his most frequently performed works, the orchestral fanfare "Short Ride in a Fast Machine," simultaneously evokes the excitement and terror of a nighttime drive in a high-speed sports car. At the end, the fast-paced work leaves both the orchestra members and the audience breathless. Debussy wrote his "Cinq poèmes de Baudelaire" in 1889, when he had not yet demonized Wagner's influence as a poisonous sting in French music. With the orchestration of four of the five songs, Adams creates a musical panorama of the era around 1890. Christiane Karg's lyrical, warm soprano voice reinforces the romantic, dreamy atmosphere. Adams' "Harmonielehre" - the title refers to the music theory text of the same name by Arnold Schoenberg - combines minimalist elements with sonic opulence and became a modern classic after its premiere in 1985. Adams was inspired to write the last movement of the three-part work in a surreal dream that revolved around the medieval mystic Meister Eckhardt.

Adams Debussy

Gasteig HP8

Star cellist Sol Gabetta is a guest this season alongside Tarmo Peltokoski: The young Finn is currently shaking up the conducting scene and is presenting himself in Cologne as the new head of the Orchestre national du Capitole de Toulouse.

National Orchestra of the Capitole of Toulouse

Museum Ludwig

Musicians of the Concertgebouw Orchestra perform chamber music centering around the harp, from Fauré to Pierné, from Debussy to Yun.

Close-up: The harp takes centre stage

The Concertgebouw

Discover Debussy’s delightful Images for orchestra, a series of musical postcards inspired by England, Spain, and France; and Ravel’s sultry slow-burn Boléro, with its sensuously hypnotic theme building to volcanic climax. Also on the program: Rota’s lively Trombone Concerto and Decisamente allegro by Nicola Campogrande, “one of the most interesting Italian composers of the young generation” (OperaWire).

Noseda conducts Debussy’s Images & Ravel’s Boléro

Kennedy Center

Join us for an enchanting evening of chamber music on Festival Day 3 of the Arizona Friends of Chamber Music series, happening on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 7:30 pm in the Leo Rich Theater. This remarkable event promises an unforgettable lineup of classical masterpieces performed by world-renowned musicians.

The evening will commence with Claude Debussy's "Rhapsody for Saxophone," featuring the exceptional talents of Bernadette Harvey on piano and Steven Banks on saxophone. This will be followed by Johannes Brahms' "Piano Quartet in C Minor, Op. 60," brought to life by the Sitkovetsky Trio with Alexander Sitkovetsky on violin, Wu Qian on piano, Isang Enders on cello, and Masumi Per Rostad on viola.

The program will also include Olivier Messiaen's "Thème et Variations 1932," a captivating piece performed by Martin Beaver on violin and Bernadette Harvey on piano. The evening will conclude with Ludwig van Beethoven's "String Quartet No. 8 in E Minor, Op. 59, No. 2," presented by the Miró Quartet, featuring Daniel Ching and William Fedkenheuer on violins, John Largess on viola, and Joshua Gindele on cello.

Tickets are available for both in-person attendance and online streaming, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to experience this magnificent showcase of chamber music. Whether you're a long-time classical music enthusiast or new to the genre, Festival Day 3 of the Arizona Friends of Chamber Music is an event not to be missed.

Festival Day 3

Tucson Convention Center

Conrad Tao is a Cincinnati fan favorite at this point. The pianist-composer returns for an all-solo program playing Debussy studies by the book, a shimmery reimagining of Schumann’s haunting music for a weeping bride, and one of Tao’s own explosive explorations of the piano’s far-reaching potential

Cso Recital Series: Conrad Tao

Cincinnati Music Hall

Some composers looked within for inspiration, while others looked up. Join us for Gustav Holst’s The Planets, evoking the astrological characterizations of our celestial neighbors. From the romantic lyricism of “Venus” to the golden song of “Jupiter,” the massive seven-movement suite spans a range of emotions. The program also includes Sukkot Through Orion’s Nebula by contemporary composer James Lee, III, and Claude Debussy’s The Joyful Island, depicting a merry party arriving on the island known as the birthplace of Venus.

Symphonic Spectacular

Saenger Theatre

Quator Van Kuijk

Kleinhans Music Hall

The artistic partnership of married pianists Alessio Bax and Lucille Chung has led to one of the most expressive and appealing duos today. Through music by Poulenc, Schumann, Debussy, and Ravel, Bax and Chung demonstrate their musical chemistry, passion, and virtuosity on two pianos.

Alessio Bax & Lucille Chung

The Barns At Wolf Trap

Ticket links are available on this site, a mailing will be sent with an order form (be sure to JOIN OUR MAILING LIST), or call the WashU Box Office at 314-935-6543

Great Artists Series '25: Yefim Bronfman, piano

560 Music Center

Never mind Poirot: here’s a real famous Belgian. César Franck seemed like the quiet type until, late in life, his music suddenly exploded with passion and power. His Symphony in D minor begins in gothic grandeur and ends with a tune that you’ll never forget. Domingo Hindoyan loves it, and it’s a thrilling complement to the sunlight and wit of Saint-Saëns’ delightful ‘Egyptian’ concerto. Javier Perianes has been called its “ideal interpreter”, and you’re about to hear why.

Franck Symphony in D minor

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

For their third visit, the Brodsky Quartet complete their traversal of the arrangements of Bach’s violin sonatas. Debussy’s sensual and impressionistic quartet follows. Lastly, Schubert’s Death and the Maiden quartet, using themes from one of his most famous songs, brings the quartet series to a rousing close.

Dorking Concertgoers: Brodsky Quartet - 3

Dorking Halls

Harp takes center stage in this program of French masterworks. Marin Symphony starts perform Debussy’s ineffable Sonata, which inspired an entire repertoire for flute, viola, and harp, alongside Ravel’s effervescent and virtuosic work.

Chamber Music 2: Debussy, Ravel, And The Harp!

Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church

Join us for an unforgettable evening as Stanford Live presents the farewell tour of Natalie Dessay and Philippe Cassard on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 7:30 PM at the Bing Concert Hall. This exclusive performance marks a significant moment in the careers of two of classical music's most revered artists.

French soprano Natalie Dessay, celebrated for her virtuosic abilities and dramatic flair, has captivated audiences worldwide with her performances on the most prestigious opera stages, including the Paris Opera, Vienna State Opera, Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, and more. For this special tour, she is joined by the highly acclaimed French pianist Philippe Cassard, known for his exquisite interpretations of Debussy's works.

The evening's program promises an enchanting mix of opera and song, featuring pieces by Carlisle Floyd, Gian-Carlo Menotti, André Previn, Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, Samuel Barber, and more. Highlights include selections from Floyd's "Susannah," Menotti's "Le Médium," Previn's "A Streetcar Named Desire," and Copland's "Four Blues," among others.

Tickets start at $32, offering a range of seating options to accommodate all attendees. The lobby opens at 6:30 PM, allowing guests to enjoy beverages, light bites, and snacks before the performance begins.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness the artistry of Natalie Dessay and Philippe Cassard as they bid farewell to the stage in this memorable performance at Stanford's Bing Concert Hall.

Natalie Dessay and Philippe Cassard

Stanford University

Immerse yourself in an evening of exquisite musical virtuosity with the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra's presentation of "La Mer" during their Masterworks 5 concert. This captivating event promises to be a tour de force, showcasing the breathtaking talents of the DSSO musicians through a lineup of remarkable compositions.

The concert opens with the enchanting melodies of Chopin’s famous Piano Concerto No.1, setting the stage for an unforgettable musical journey. The evening continues with the Minnesota premiere of Jonathan Leshnoff’s Symphony No. 4, subtitled "Heichalos," a piece that explores mystical encounters across higher realms, from the enveloping darkness of the first room to the profound love song between humanity and God in the second part.

The highlight of the evening, Claude Debussy’s "La Mer," offers a vivid portrayal of the sea and its ever-changing waves. This masterpiece of musical Impressionism bursts with orchestral color and originality, promising to leave the audience spellbound.

Join us for this extraordinary concert on March 1st, from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM, at the DECC Symphony Hall, located at 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN 55802. Experience the power and beauty of live orchestral music and support the DSSO's vision of creating a stronger community through the power of music.

Tickets are available for purchase now. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the virtuosity of the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra in an evening that celebrates the brilliance of orchestral music.

La Mer

Duluth Entertainment Convention Center

This program of all French music will encapsulate and translate the beauty and grace of the french impressionist painters to a sonic landscape depicted by the orchestra and choir.  

Louise Farrenc’s Overture No. 2 followed by Claude Debussy’s La mer, meaning The Sea. Preferring painted seascapes, The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai is featured on the Debussy first edition. Following intermission, LexPhil and Music Director Mélisse Brunet are excited to collaborate with The Lexington Singers for Francis Poulenc’s Gloria. With a section inspired by monks playing a mundane match of soccer, the work will feature the full choir and guest soprano Jessica Bayne.

French Impressions

University of Kentucky

Join us for an unforgettable musical journey with the Amarillo Symphony's "Mountains and Oceans" concert, a spectacular event that celebrates the convergence of our talented Youth Orchestra and the Symphony. This event is set to take place at the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, located at 500 S Buchanan St, Amarillo, TX 79101, from February 28, 2025, to March 1, 2025, with performances starting at 7:30 PM on both Friday and Saturday.

Under the baton of conductor George Jackson, the concert will feature the Amarillo Symphony Youth Orchestra, with special performances by Hannah Weaver on percussion and Rosanna Moore on harp. The repertoire for the evening includes Errollyn Wallen's "Mighty River" performed side by side with the Amarillo Symphony Youth Orchestra in honor of Black History Month, Angela Elizabeth Slater's "Mountains become Oceans," Jean Sibelius's "Swan of Tuonela," and Claude Debussy's iconic "La Mer," a mesmerizing impression of the sea.

This Amarillo Symphony-commissioned orchestral work promises to explore the heights and depths of emotion, offering a unique blend of harp and percussion that will leave audiences captivated. Single tickets will be available closer to the event date, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to experience this magnificent blend of youthful talent and seasoned artistry.

For more information on tickets and to stay updated on the latest news and events from the Amarillo Symphony, please call 806.376.8782 or visit our main address at Amarillo Symphony, 301 S Polk St 700, Amarillo, Texas 79101. Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Don't miss this extraordinary celebration of music, history, and community engagement.

Mountains and Oceans

Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts

Considered a “brilliant musician and an extraordinary visionary” (The Wall Street Journal), French pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard enjoys an internationally celebrated career. As a master performer of Beethoven, Aimard recorded Beethoven’s entire catalogue of piano concertos and both the “Hammerklavier” Sonata and “Eroica Variations.” He is widely acclaimed as a key figure in the music of our time and has had close collaborations with many leading composers including György Ligeti, whose complete works for piano he has recorded. Praised by The Guardian as “one of the best Messiaen interpreters around,” Aimard has had a close association to the composer himself and with Yvonne Loriod, with whom he studied at the Paris Conservatoire.

Pierre-Laurent Aimard, piano

The Royal Conservatory of Music

Living, loving, creating in the shadow of a giant; such was the fate of many female creators at the turn of the last century. Camille Claudel, recognized as one of the greatest French sculptors, never had the opportunity to live from her work and was condemned to shine in the light of Rodin. As our era aspires to achieve gender equality, it is important that we look at the work of these female artists of the past who are slow to be recognized and whose talent has been allowed to wither in favor of male creators.

Quartet Molinari And Stephanie Pothier

The Anglican

Our Fairytales concert will transport you to enchanted places, presenting timeless stories with magical creatures and extraordinary events.

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Debussy’s "Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun" tells the story of a faun who awakens from a nap and falls madly in love with a nymph. This brief piece of music (just nine minutes long) is considered one of the first examples of modern music due to its innovative harmonies and orchestration.

Fairytales

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

York Minster’s Director of Music, Robert Sharpe, makes a welcome return to Huddersfield. He opens with a piece by one of his distinguished predecessors, Francis Jackson, and includes Whitlock’s wonderful Fantasie Choral No. 2. We move to France finally, with Vierne’s celebratory Carillon de Westminster.

Robert Sharpe

Huddersfield Town Hall

He opens with a piece by one of his distinguished predecessors, Francis Jackson, and includes Whitlock’s wonderful Fantasie Choral No. 2. We move to France finally, with Vierne’s celebratory Carillon de Westminster.

Alison Balsom and Tine Thing Helseth have shown the way, and now Matilda Lloyd is the next trumpeter to sound the fanfare for more female power. Critics are particularly praising the British up-and-comer's exceptional musicality and flawless technique.

Rising Stars: Matilda Lloyd & Jonathan Ware

Travel through three centuries of French music with organist and composer Jean-Baptiste Robin for a concert that will splendour on the Grand Orgue Pierre-Béique.

Ravel and Debussy on the Organ

Place des Arts

Saturday Concert No. 4

Volkshaus Jena

The artistic movement of Impressionism inspires the Maestro Michael Nowak and the Santa Maria Philharmonic Orchestra in this evening of musical moods and emotions. Claude Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun is a cornerstone of musical impressionism, with the French composer creating pastoral images and dynamic feelings expressed through orchestral sound. Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev explores the humor and the absurd in the satirical Lt. Kije Suite. The concert concludes
with a performance of George Gershwin’s jazzy and expressive Concerto in F, with the piano solo part performed by Cal Poly piano professor and prolific performer, W. Terrence Spiller.

Third Season Concert – Stylistic Impressions

Grace Baptist Church

### Event Description: Branford Marsalis Chamber Project

**Date and Time:**  
Friday, February 21, 2025, at 7:30 PM

**Venue:**  
Rackham Auditorium  
915 East Washington Street  
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

**Event Overview:**  
Join us for an exquisite evening of chamber music featuring the renowned saxophonist Branford Marsalis. This special performance will take place just two nights after the Branford Marsalis Quartet’s UMS debut. Branford Marsalis will be showcasing his classical prowess alongside two distinguished members of the U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance community: saxophone professor Timothy McAllister and collaborative pianist Liz Ames.

**Program:**  
- **Claude Debussy:** Rhapsodie, L. 98
- **Sally Beamish:** First Light from Divertimenti for Two Soprano Saxophones and Piano
- **Kelly-Marie Murphy:** Unstoppable Fear Machine
- Additional works to be announced

**Artists:**  
- **Branford Marsalis:** Saxophones
- **Timothy McAllister:** Saxophones
- **Liz Ames:** Piano

**Ticket Information:**  
- Season Ticket packages are now available.
- Individual event tickets go on sale on August 1.
- Student, Senior, and Group Discounts may be available.
- To purchase tickets, visit the UMS website or call the ticket office at 734-764-2538.

**Sponsors:**  
This event is generously supported by Elaine and Peter Schweitzer, who are also supporting Branford Marsalis’s UMS debut and residency.

**Additional Information:**  
Branford Marsalis, hailing from the rich musical environment of New Orleans, has expanded his musical universe to embrace both jazz and Western classical music. His journey from the clarinet to the alto, tenor, and soprano saxophones has led him to a successful career as a composer and performer. Marsalis has often remarked on the challenges of classical music, likening it to reading Shakespeare or Chaucer, where the performer must bring the characters to life without altering the original words.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the fusion of jazz and classical music through the talents of Branford Marsalis and his esteemed colleagues.

**Contact Information:**  
For more details, visit the UMS website or contact the Box Office at 734-764-2538.

Branford Marsalis Chamber Project

University of Michigan

### Event Description: PINTSCHER DEBUSSY DeYOUNG at The Wallis

**Date:** February 16, 2025  
**Time:** 4:00 PM  
**Venue:** Bram Goldsmith Theater, The Wallis Center for Performing Arts, Los Angeles

#### Event Overview:
Experience the enchanting allure of la belle époque Paris with a captivating program that exudes impressionistic flair. The Wallis, in collaboration with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, proudly presents "PINTSCHER DEBUSSY DeYOUNG," a musical journey that promises to transport you to a world of elegance and charm.

#### Program Highlights:
- **Claude Debussy:** Prelude à l’aprés midi d’un faun
- **Hector Berlioz:** Les nuits d’été
- **Gabriel Fauré:** Masques et Bergamasques
- **Maurice Ravel:** Le tombeau de Couperin

#### Featured Artists:
- **Matthias Pintscher:** Conductor
- **Michelle DeYoung:** Mezzo-Soprano

#### Event Details:
Immerse yourself in the evocative sounds of Ravel’s "Le tombeau de Couperin," a piece that captures the essence of Parisian elegance. Feel the warmth of summer nights through Berlioz’s seductive song cycle, "Les nuits d’été," performed by the renowned mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung. The evening continues with ballet masterpieces by Debussy and Fauré, with Matthias Pintscher leading the orchestra in this exquisite French program.

#### Ticket Information:
- **Single Tickets:** Available for purchase
- **Multi-Buy Package:** Available for those interested in attending multiple performances

#### Additional Information:
For safety protocols and visitor guidelines, please refer to the provided safety information.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and artistry at The Wallis. Secure your tickets now and be part of this extraordinary event.

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PINTSCHER DEBUSSY DeYOUNG

Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

A sound like no other! Calefax is a pioneering wind group from Amsterdam, famed throughout Europe.  These free-spirited virtuosos have not only invented their own ensemble but transcribe their own wide-ranging repertoire, commission new works, and always thrill their audiences.

Calefax

Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

Lesher Center for the Arts

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Impressionist music with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra's captivating concert series, "IMPRESSIONISTS: PINTSCHER DEBUSSY DEYOUNG." This exquisite musical journey is set to take place on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 7:30 pm at the Alex Theatre, and continues on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 4 pm at The Wallis.

Under the baton of the renowned conductor Matthias Pintscher, and featuring the mesmerizing mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung, the concert promises an evening of seductive melodies and impressionistic flair. The program includes a selection of masterpieces that evoke the spirit of la belle époque Paris, with works by Claude Debussy, Hector Berlioz, Gabriel Fauré, and Maurice Ravel. Highlights include Debussy's "Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune," Berlioz's "Les nuits d’été," Fauré's "Masques et bergamasques," and Ravel's "Le tombeau de Couperin."

Experience the allure of summer nights through Berlioz’s seductive song cycle, and be serenaded by the enchanting voice of Michelle DeYoung. The concert also features ballet masterpieces by Debussy and Fauré, with Matthias Pintscher returning to the podium to lead this French-inspired program.

The performances will take place at two iconic venues: the Alex Theatre, located at 216 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203, and The Wallis, situated at 9390 N Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Both venues promise an intimate setting for this musical feast.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore the Impressionist era through the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra's exquisite performance. Tickets are available for both venues, with the option to purchase a 2024/25 Subscription for those interested in experiencing the full season. Join us for a night of timeless music that continues to inspire and enchant audiences around the world.

Pintscher + Debussy + Deyoung

The Walls Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

Alex Theatre

Karina Canellakis conducts Debussy’s La Mer, which shimmers with a multitude of orchestral textures in its portrayal of the sea. Messiaen’s Les Offrandes oubilées is a profound expression of his devout faith, and Berg’s Violin Concerto — here performed by Veronika Eberle — blends modern compositional techniques with deep emotions. This concert begins with a musical meditation by Saariaho.

Canellakis Conducts Messiaen and La Mer

David Geffen Hall

The overlapping sound worlds of Stravinsky and Debussy outline a vivid realm of rhythm, revelry, and rip-roaring fun. The two composers shared a love for ancient dances, sun-splashed Spanish ballads, intoxicating orchestral colors, and the human body in motion. The endlessly inventive Yuja Wang brings her dramatic flair and interpretive finesse to this unusual program, ingeniously designed by Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen to flow as seamlessly as a ballet.

Esa-pekka Salonen & Yuja Wang

Davies Symphony Hall

5th Chamber Concert

Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden

The  New Brunswick Youth Orchestra  is celebrating 60 years of orchestrating a legacy of excellence by embarking on an extraordinary journey—the  TITAN  Project.

NBYO 60th Anniversary performance

Imperial Theatre

Do Re Mikro is going on stage! The young viewers can expect a big, funny radio show with weird sayings from Pudding the Penguin, with lots of prizes to be won in our stage quizzes and great live music from the Munich Radio Orchestra. Detlef the sheep has also announced his attendance. Afterwards the kids can meet Pudding the Penguin at the edge of the stage and the parents can take a photo of him. Whether it will be mega good or sensationally good is up to the young viewers to decide - after all, they are an active part of the concert and therefore of the show!

Do Re Mikro On Stage

Studio 1 in the Funkhaus Munich

February concert 2025

Colburn School

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Music Academy of the West

City of Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza

We’re full of surprises. Every Masterworks concert has a surprise inside – a short mystery piece that connects to the program in an unexpected way. Each one is Michael Francis’ little secret.

Debussy’s La Mer

Duke Energy Center for the Arts

Straz Center for the Performing Arts

Based around Ravel’s Miroirs suite for solo piano, the program includes responses to the suite’s five movements in more contemporary repertoire. Chinese-American pianist George Xiaoyuan Fu has been praised as “one of the most exciting pianists of our time… a deep thinker, thoroughly in command” (The Arts Desk). Recently winning BBC Music Magazine’s 2024 Newcomer Award, he is establishing an international reputation as a fearless and probing interpreter of a wide array of music, combining “stunning virtuosity” (Boston Music Intelligencer) and “phenomenal technique with a profound sense of interpretative clarity” (Apple Music).

George Xiaoyuan Fu, piano

Kaufman Music Center

Lauded for her “dazzling, virtuoso singing” (Boston Globe), soprano Lucy Fitz Gibbon returns to the PCMS stage with “the Heifetz of the flute” (Gramophone) Marina Piccinini and Vienna Philharmonic Principal Harp Anneleen Lenaerts. This extraordinary collaboration features a pair of works by Debussy—the impressionistic Syrinx and Six épigraphes antiques—as well as arrangements and songs in German and French.

Lucy Fitz Gibbon, soprano Marina Piccinini, flute Anneleen Lenaerts, harp

 Benjamin Franklin Hall

Choreographer Marie Chouinard presents two unorthodox performances that mark pivotal moments in her trailblazing career, both inspired by iconic Ballets Russes masterpieces by Vaslav Nijinsky. The original works were revolutionary for their departure from classical ballet, and Chouinard extends their avant-garde impact, reimagining them through her contemporary lens and transforming each into a viscerally provocative experience.

Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun and The Rite of Spring

Hub International Theatre

The 2024-2025 Masterworks theme, In Nature's Realm, celebrates the natural world in lush musical landscapes and vibrant visual art. The chamber orchestra is teaming up with Worthington Partnership's "Green Team," to promote sustainability and help Worthington become a more earth-conscious community. Through the Worthington Pollinator Pathway project, WCO and the Green Team encourage native plantings throughout the city to better support our ecosystem. WCO performances throughout the season will feature paintings by members of the Ohio Plein Air Society. Join WCO and the Green Team for a season of celebrating nature!

Debussy and Sunsets

Worthington United Methodist Church

Featuring the winners of the Dwight Beckham Young Soloists Competition

Winter Classics Concert

Newton High School

Till Eulenspiegel follows the exploits of a noted trickster — but doesn’t fool around — the super virtuosic work is a freewheeling tour de force for every member of the Orchestra, beginning with a famous French horn solo. CSO Principal Horn Elizabeth Freimuth steps into the spotlight with a popular early concerto by Strauss and Debussy’s impressionistic Images create the musical equivalent of a Monet masterpiece.

Strauss + Debussy

Conrad Tao performs the type of boldly imaginative program that has critics calling him “the kind of musician who is shaping the future of classical music” (New York Magazine). The concert is bookended by Debussy’s 12 Études, late masterpieces described by the composer as a musical dare: “a useful warning to pianists not to take up the musical profession unless they have remarkable hands.” In Tao’s hands, however, physical hurdles become virtuosic possibilities, and architectural fixations transcend into pure musicality. Tao’s Keyed In is a thunderous, original exploration of the piano’s resonances and overtones, and the sonic explorations continue in works arranged and improvised on the Lumatone—a technologically advanced, multi-tonal keyboard controller of vast potential.


Conrad Tao, Piano

Carnegie Hall

Boulez adored Debussy’s precise sound worlds as well as his revolutionary musical language. Gigues and Ibéria from Trois images are stunning orchestral portraits of England and Spain.  

London Symphony Orchestra/François-Xavier Roth

Barbican Centre

Join the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) for a remarkable evening dedicated to the legacy of Pierre Boulez, a towering figure in contemporary music. This special concert, part of the LSO Futures series, is set to take place at the Barbican on Sunday, 26 January 2025, at 7pm. Under the baton of François-Xavier Roth, a fervent champion of Boulez's work, the orchestra will explore the profound influence of Boulez through a blend of his compositions and those of his beloved Debussy, alongside the excitement of three world premieres.

The concert will feature Debussy's "Gigues" and "Ibéria" from "Trois images pour orchestre," showcasing the composer's revolutionary musical language and precise sound worlds that Boulez so admired. Boulez's own "Notations Nos 1, 2, 3, 4 & 7" will be presented, pieces that began as piano compositions and were later transformed by Boulez into vivid orchestral works.

Adding to the evening's allure are world premieres by Olga Neuwirth, Rafael Marino Arcaro, and Lara Agar, co-commissioned by the LSO. These pieces draw inspiration from Boulez's pioneering spirit and innovative use of color and form, promising a night of fresh and engaging music.

The concert is not only a tribute to Boulez in his centenary year but also a celebration of the future of music, with the LSO at the forefront of commissioning and performing new works. The event will conclude at approximately 8:50 pm, including a 20-minute interval.

Tickets are available in various price ranges, with discounts offered for multiple bookings, young people, students, and groups. For those looking for a unique experience, Wildcards offer guaranteed entry with seat allocation on the day of the concert. This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of contemporary classical music and to celebrate the enduring legacy of Pierre Boulez with the London Symphony Orchestra.

LSO Futures: Homage to Pierre Boulez

Join us for an unforgettable evening of classical music as the Schubert Club presents Tommy Mesa, cello, and Michelle Cann, piano, in a compelling recital. This event is set to take place on Sunday, January 26, at 4:00 PM at the Saint Anthony Park United Church of Christ.

Cuban-American cellist Tommy Mesa, a recipient of the 2023 Sphinx Medal of Excellence Award and winner of several prestigious competitions, teams up with the talented pianist Michelle Cann to perform works from their debut album "Our Stories." This album aims to highlight the voices of composers traditionally underrepresented in classical music. The program will feature two significant sonatas from the early 20th century by Debussy and Shostakovich, as well as pieces by Nadia Boulanger, Kevin Day, and Andrea Casarrubios.

Tommy Mesa has captivated audiences with solo appearances alongside major orchestras such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, The Cleveland Orchestra, and The Philadelphia Orchestra. Michelle Cann, a Curtis Institute of Music graduate, has an impressive performance history, having debuted with orchestras like The Philadelphia Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra. She currently holds the inaugural Eleanor Sokoloff Chair in Piano Studies at the Curtis Institute of Music.

The program for the evening includes:
- NADIA BOULANGER: 3 Pieces for Cello and Piano
- CLAUDE DEBUSSY: Sonata in D Minor
- KEVIN DAY: Sonata for Cello and Piano
- ANDREA CASARRUBIOS: Mensajes del agua
- DIMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH: Cello Sonata in D minor, Op. 40

Location: Saint Anthony Park United Church of Christ, 2129 Commonwealth Ave, St. Paul, 55108.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the artistry of Tommy Mesa and Michelle Cann as they bring to life a unique selection of classical music.

Tommy Mesa, cello and Michelle Cann, piano

St. Anthony Park United Church of Christ

Decades after his death, Richard Strauss enjoyed a posthumous comeback thanks to his searing and cerebral tone poem Also sprach Zarathustra. The indelible opening trumpet fanfare is instantly recognizable from its use in films like 2001: A Space Odyssey and Barbie. Equally colorful works by Hector Berlioz and Claude Debussy add Gallic flair before the program hurtles to its heart-racing conclusion with John Adams’ Short Ride in a Fast Machine

Also Sprach Zarathustra

The "Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune" (Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun) is Claude Debussy's most popular and also his first important symphonic work. What's more, with its free form, which was completely innovative at the time, and its fascinating synthesis of nature experience and fantasy, it has become the key work of an entire era - "there is good reason to say that modern music awakens in Après-midi d'un faune," according to Pierre Boulez. It is based on a poem by Stéphane Mallarmé published in 1876: With an enigmatic, overwhelming feeling of fleeting eroticism, a faun (half man, half goat) awakens in the idyllic Arcadia and, half-asleep, remembers flirting with and chasing two lovely nymphs. Both managed to escape him, however, before he went back to sleep. Debussy described it in a somewhat more prosaic way to a conductor who had asked for more detailed explanations: "It's about a shepherd who plays the flute while sitting with his bottom in the grass."

"Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune", "La Mer" and Dvořák's 8.

Laeiszhalle Hamburg

Join us for an unforgettable evening of chamber music as Chamber Music Pittsburgh presents "MainStage Live: Tommy Mesa and Michelle Cann" on January 20, 2025, at 7:30 PM. This special performance will take place at the PNC Theatre, located at 350 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

Experience the extraordinary talents of Cuban-American cellist Tommy Mesa and pianist Michelle Cann in a program that redefines the chamber music canon for the 21st century. The concert will feature a diverse repertoire, including works by Nadia Boulanger, Andrea Casarrubios, Claude Debussy, Kevin Day, Nikolai Kapustin, and Dmitri Shostakovich. Highlights include Boulanger's "3 Pieces for Cello and Piano," Casarrubios' "Mensajes del agua," Debussy's "Sonata in D minor," Day's "Sonata for Cello and Piano," Kapustin's "Elegy," and Shostakovich's "Cello Sonata in D minor, Op. 40."

Tommy Mesa and Michelle Cann, both recipients of the Sphinx Organization’s prestigious Medal of Excellence, are celebrated for their innovative approach and commitment to showcasing composers and performers from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in classical music. Mesa's charismatic and engaging performance style, combined with Cann's exquisite command of the piano, promises an evening of compelling and transformative music.

This concert is generously sponsored in part by Russell and Kathy Ayres. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the trailblazing artistry of Tommy Mesa and Michelle Cann as they bring their unique vision to the stage.

Tommy Mesa And Michelle Cann

PPU Pittsburgh Playhouse

Program III

Grace Presbyterian Church

After the young Polish pianist Szymon Nehring enjoyed a tremendous success last season with Mozart's "Jenamy" Concerto in E-flat major, he is now sitting at the grand piano in the Great Hall again with the first piano concerto in D minor, op. 15 by Johannes Brahms, who was about the same age at the time at just under 30.

"You see, this is a symphony theme," Anton Bruckner is said to have added to his overflowing quotation list after hearing the beginning of Brahms' concert colossus. But it was not only in Vienna that the strange hybrid work was met with scepticism. At the first performance in Leipzig at the Gewandhaus, the opus failed - "brilliantly and decisively" (Brahms). In 1860, a Hamburg critic spoke of a "symphony with obbligato piano." There were two shocks that the young Brahms was probably trying to process in his work: Schumann's suicide attempt in February 1854 and Beethoven's Ninth, which he had heard for the first time in his life. At the planned premiere of his concert in the Hamburg Musikverein, Brahms was denied the only playable grand piano. So he traveled with his work to Hanover for the premiere under the direction of his friend Joseph Joachim in January 1859.

Szymon Nehring with Brahms' Piano Concerto – Works by Debussy

Make "more enjoyment" your resolution for the new year! The Jena Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Swann van Rechem offers the perfect opportunity to put this into practice. Forget Dubai chocolate! We will open our musical box of chocolates for you, filled with the finest sounds from France, Austria and Germany. And with us you know exactly what you are getting. Enjoy the finest delicacies from Strauss and Sons, from Frederick Loewe, Erik Satie, Emmanuel Chabrier, Julius Fučík, Émile Waldteufel, Claude Debussy and Paul Lincke - and all without regrets. Whether tenderly melting or sparklingly fast - every piece is a feast for the ears. Bon appétit!

New Year's concert in the afternoon

2024-25 Season January Concert

Christ Lutheran Church in Allentown

Jean-Yves Thibaudet combines his “unfaltering control of texture and sonority” (Classical Voice) with his consummate flair and sense of style. In a single performance, the French pianist elegantly traverses the magical colors and crystalline textures of Debussy’s 24 preludes.

Jean-Yves Thibaudet

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

The Land, the Sea, and the Birds

Newport Performing Arts Center

Lakeway Chamber Players & Friends - Quintet - Eunice Keem, Sari Pearce, Matthew Sinno, Andrew Pearce, & Minji Kiim performing a Debussy string quartet and Schubert cello quintet

Basically Beethoven HALLAM Concerts - Jan

Central Commons

Shimmering flute sounds will predominate as Berlin Philharmonic Principal Flute Emmanuel Pahud returns to Kansas City to perform Jacques Ibert’s Flute Concerto. With its appealing combination of lyricism and athleticism, Ibert’s concerto is truly a hidden gem. A special treat is the chance to hear Michael Tilson Thomas’ Notturno for Flute, Harp and Strings, his musings on the bygone world of Italian arias and salon pieces. Savor the wonder and charm of this genre, expertly played by one of the world’s great flutists.

Classical Series Concert #5

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

In this concert, Matthias Schorn, our "Artist in Residence" with the BSOF, will be devoting himself to two works that are among the most charming pieces in the clarinet literature. Anyone who enjoys Mozart's famous Clarinet Concerto - which Schorn will also perform with us towards the end of the season - will love Rossini's Introduction, Theme and Variation for Clarinet and Orchestra. Rossini, who also shows his great talent for stirring melodies here, has given this extremely spirited composition wonderful solo passages that demand the highest level of skill from the soloist.

5th Philharmonic Concert

Konzerthalle Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

The always-evolving Met Orchestra Chamber Ensemble features musicians from the legendary Met Orchestra in a variety of unique programs. Together, along with special guest artists from the Metropolitan Opera and beyond, they explore a boundless world of chamber music, adapting to fit the instrumental needs of any piece—from all-time classics to hard-to-find hidden gems and standout works by many of today’s significant composers. In this Sunday matinee concert, Yannick Nézet-Séguin—music director and conductor of The Met Orchestra—joins as pianist in a program of works by Debussy, Price, Bolling, and Robert Schumann.

The Met Orchestra Chamber Ensemble

The Ancient Greeks believed that the flute was the oldest of all musical instruments, created by the god Pan himself. Debussy’s retelling of that myth is at the heart of this ravishing recital from the Orchestra’s flautist Helen Wilson: an evening of magical melody and wondrous new sounds.

Myth and Legend

The Music Room

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.

Catalina Foothills High School

The North German Philharmonic Orchestra Rostock is starting the New Year 2025 in a festive and pompous manner, crossing Europe from Tsarist Russia to the French metropolis of Paris at the beginning of the 20th century. The young Chilean conductor Eduardo Browne Salinas, 1st conductor at the Rostock Volkstheater, will wave the baton and lead the large orchestra through the exciting program, which will present the overture to Ruslan and Ludmilla and a waltz fantasy by Mikhail Glinka, music by Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel, and, as the crowning finale, Modest Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition in the orchestral arrangement by Maurice Ravel.

2nd Classic Light / New Year's Concert

Theater Wismar

Love is one of those things: on the one hand, it is the most beautiful thing in the world, heaven on earth, the fulfilment of all our longings. Yet it is also often complicated, sometimes even exhausting – and unfortunately often the cause of great sorrow. Love is also the central theme of our internationally sought-after guest conductor's wonderful wish list for his programme in Bamberg: the native of Colombia, who will be Cologne’s new General Music Director from 2025, brings plenty of South American temperament and charisma to the stage in his performances. Andrés Orozco-Estrada wanted to become a musician from an early age – even though he pursued a second vocation for football for some time, seeing himself as a kind of »conducting goalkeeper«. In any case, »dealing with people« was and remains important to him to this day. In addition to works from his home country, the Viennese classical and modern periods, he is particularly fond of the romantic repertoire. And one hobbyhorse he likes to ride from the conductor's podium is the downright musical frenzy of the »Symphonie fantastique«, which revolves around the love of an artist for an unattainable actress. Debussy’s Faun is not really happy either, as the sensual piece only indulges in memories of beautiful nymphs. Christiane Karg interprets Mahler’s at times world-wearisome »Rückert-Lieder« – where at one point it says: »I live alone in my heaven, in my love, in my song!« Highly emotional pieces full of highs and lows perfectly suited to Andrés Orozco-Estrada – who, together with the orchestra musicians, always wants to »bring out every little detail«, but »ultimately wants to go about his work not only with a lot of intelligence, but also with a lot of heart«.

Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Christiane Karg

Bamberg Concert Hall

### Event Description: Doves & Crocodiles Concert

**Date:** Saturday, January 11, 2025  
**Time:** 7:30 PM  
**Venue:** Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center

Join us for an enchanting evening of classical music at the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center. The West Texas Symphony proudly presents "Doves & Crocodiles," a concert that promises to captivate audiences with its rich and diverse program.

**Conductor:** Gary Lewis  
**Featured Soloist:** Chris Chance, Clarinet

**Program:**
- **Premiere Rhapsodie** by Claude Debussy
- **Clarinet Concerto No. 1, Mvt. III** by Carl Maria von Weber
- **Symphony No. 2** by Ludwig van Beethoven

**About Chris Chance:**
Chris Chance is an accomplished clarinetist with a dynamic career as an orchestral musician, chamber artist, and soloist. He has performed with numerous prestigious orchestras across North America, including the Arizona Opera, New Mexico Philharmonic, and the Lubbock Symphony. Currently, he serves as the Principal Clarinet of the West Texas Symphony and the Missouri Symphony Orchestra, and is a member of the West Texas Winds woodwind quintet. Chris holds a Bachelor of Music degree, a Performer Diploma, and the Performer's Certificate from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.

**Ticketing Information:**
Tickets for this event are managed by the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center. Please note that all ticketing, security, and venue policies of the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center apply.

**Sponsors:**
This event is proudly sponsored by:
- Denise & Thomas W. Elrod
- Ann Parish & Betty Ann Prentice
- West Texas Symphony Board of Directors

Don't miss this opportunity to experience an evening of exceptional music performed by world-class musicians. Secure your tickets now and be part of a memorable night at the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center.

Wts Spotlight

Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center

Debussy developed his love of the sea beginning with childhood visits to the Mediterranean, and this imaginative, impressionistic sketch captures all the moods of the sea, from tranquil to ominous and stormy. Sibelius’ music evokes the myths and movement of deep waters while the PSO premiere of Sigfúsdóttir’s Oceans whirls with atmospheric flow. In another debut, soloist Vadim Gluzman plays Prokofiev with “one of the most beautiful [sounds] in the world” (Diapason—Paris).

Claude Debussy

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