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Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé & an NSO Co-commission

Concert Hall

Experience the sonic splendor of a full symphony orchestra! The Concert Hall transforms into a lush dreamscape as the NSO performs Daphnis et Chloé, Ravel’s intoxicating ballet based on the mythical Greek romance. The orchestra also presents the premiere of a daring new co-commission by Puerto Rican composer Angélica Negrón.

Oct. 28 - 30, 2021

  • Thu. Oct. 28, 2021 7p.m.

  • Fri. Oct. 29, 2021 8p.m.

  • Sat. Oct. 30, 2021 8p.m.

Program

Yan Pascal Tortelier, conductor

Georges Bizet: L’Arlésienne from Suites Nos. 1 & 2:
“Pastorale” from Suite No. 2
“Carillon” from Suite No. 1
“Menuet” from Suite No. 2
“Menuet” from Suite No. 1
“Adagietto” from Suite No. 1
“Farandole” from Suite No. 2

Angélica Negrón: En otra noche, en otro mundo
(NSO co-commission)
Maurice Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé

Experience the sonic splendor of a full symphony orchestra! The Concert Hall transforms into a lush dreamscape as the NSO performs Daphnis et Chloé, Ravel’s intoxicating ballet based on the mythical Greek romance. The orchestra also presents the premiere of a daring new co-commission by Angélica Negrón, a Puerto Rican composer with a “capacity to surprise” (The New York Times).

 

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