Yannick Nézet-Séguin conductor Claire Boothsoprano London Philharmonic Choir
Ravel Pavane pour une Infante défunte Ravel Le tombeau de Couperin Debussy Nocturnes Fauré Pavane with chorus Poulenc Stabat Mater
Amongst the cacophonous musical exchanges of mid-twentieth century Paris there was a single voice of palette-cleansing purity, blessed with a unique melodic gift. With a combination of beautiful, uncluttered simplicity and sophisticated metropolitan wit, Francis Poulenc resided alone in a musical place entirely of his own creation. Young people worldwide learn about beautiful melodies and quirky themes by playing his chamber music, and his orchestral music is just as expressive. On Wednesday 10 February, experience the suave pleasure of his Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra; three days later, be moved and uplifted by his persuasive poetic portrayal of the mother of Christ weeping at the foot of the cross bearing her crucified son.
Brief, haunting music by Debussy, Fauré and Ravel completes this programme.
Nézet-Séguin speaks about his approach to French repertoire:
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