Close-up: The Ballets Russes
Ballet music from Paris performed by Concertgebouw Orchestra musicians
Musicians of the Concertgebouw Orchestra pay tribute to the legendary dance company the Ballet Russes with works by Prokofiev, Stravinsky, Debussy and Ravel.
History has long since shown that these compositions are fascinating, even when performed without dancers.
Concert programme
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Sergej Prokofjev
Sonata for Flute and Piano
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Igor Stravinsky
Suite from 'Histoire du soldat'
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Maurice Ravel
Introduction et Allegro
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Claude Debussy (arr. Jelle Tassyns)
Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune
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Maurice Ravel
Sonate voor viool en cello
Performers
About this concert
On this Close-up concert, Concertgebouw Orchestra musicians explore the colours of the late Romantic and early twentieth-century repertoire with the legendary dance company the Ballets Russes as the common denominator. History has long since shown that these compositions are fascinating, even when performed without dancers. Alongside music by Prokofiev, Ravel and Stravinsky, the programme features a unique arrangement for ensemble of Debussy’s intoxicating Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune.
Musicians of the Concertgebouw Orchestra perform their own programmes in the Recital Hall as part of the Close-up chamber music series. Each of these concerts is unique and performed only once as part of the series. It’s the very best way to experience the individual qualities of the orchestral musicians! These intimate concerts are organised by the Friends of the Concertgebouw and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.
Dates and tickets
About this concert
On this Close-up concert, Concertgebouw Orchestra musicians explore the colours of the late Romantic and early twentieth-century repertoire with the legendary dance company the Ballets Russes as the common denominator. History has long since shown that these compositions are fascinating, even when performed without dancers. Alongside music by Prokofiev, Ravel and Stravinsky, the programme features a unique arrangement for ensemble of Debussy’s intoxicating Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune.
Musicians of the Concertgebouw Orchestra perform their own programmes in the Recital Hall as part of the Close-up chamber music series. Each of these concerts is unique and performed only once as part of the series. It’s the very best way to experience the individual qualities of the orchestral musicians! These intimate concerts are organised by the Friends of the Concertgebouw and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.