Work: La Valse, for orchestra| Date | Event | Composers, Works, Performers |
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| Wednesday 22-May-13 08:00pm |
 Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, CARobertson leads Ravel and Gershwin |
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| Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, CA, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States Wednesday 22-May-13 08:00pm Robertson leads Ravel and Gershwin Ravel, who heard jazz in Harlem with Gershwin, was dumbfounded by the dazzling Rhapsody in Blue, which Gershwin played at a birthday party for the French composer. When Gershwin asked to study with him, Ravel said "It is better to write good Gershwin than bad Ravel." The jazz-influenced Concerto for the Left Hand was written for a pianist grievously injured during the First World War. The dark undertones of La Valse, an homage to Viennese waltz, suggest a furious farewell to gentility in post-war Europe. Elliott Carter's powerful Variations for Orchestra, another 20th-century masterwork, opens the program. | ||
| Thursday 23-May-13 08:00pm |
Donald and Maureen Green Music Center: Weill Hall, Sonoma, CA Robertson leads Ravel and Gershwin |
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| Donald and Maureen Green Music Center: Weill Hall, Sonoma, CA, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, Sonoma, 94928, United States Thursday 23-May-13 08:00pm Robertson leads Ravel and Gershwin Ravel, who heard jazz in Harlem with Gershwin, was dumbfounded by the dazzling Rhapsody in Blue, which Gershwin played at a birthday party for the French composer. When Gershwin asked to study with him, Ravel said "It is better to write good Gershwin than bad Ravel." The jazz-influenced Concerto for the Left Hand was written for a pianist grievously injured during the First World War. The dark undertones of La Valse, an homage to Viennese waltz, suggest a furious farewell to gentility in post-war Europe. Elliott Carter's powerful Variations for Orchestra, another 20th-century masterwork, opens the program. | ||
| Friday 24-May-13 06:30pm |
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, CA Robertson leads Ravel and Gershwin |
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| Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, CA, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States Friday 24-May-13 06:30pm Robertson leads Ravel and Gershwin Ravel, who heard jazz in Harlem with Gershwin, was dumbfounded by the dazzling Rhapsody in Blue, which Gershwin played at a birthday party for the French composer. When Gershwin asked to study with him, Ravel said "It is better to write good Gershwin than bad Ravel." The jazz-influenced Concerto for the Left Hand was written for a pianist grievously injured during the First World War. The dark undertones of La Valse, an homage to Viennese waltz, suggest a furious farewell to gentility in post-war Europe. Elliott Carter's powerful Variations for Orchestra, another 20th-century masterwork, opens the program. | ||
| Saturday 25-May-13 08:00pm |
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, CA Robertson leads Ravel and Gershwin |
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| Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, CA, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States Saturday 25-May-13 08:00pm Robertson leads Ravel and Gershwin Ravel, who heard jazz in Harlem with Gershwin, was dumbfounded by the dazzling Rhapsody in Blue, which Gershwin played at a birthday party for the French composer. When Gershwin asked to study with him, Ravel said "It is better to write good Gershwin than bad Ravel." The jazz-influenced Concerto for the Left Hand was written for a pianist grievously injured during the First World War. The dark undertones of La Valse, an homage to Viennese waltz, suggest a furious farewell to gentility in post-war Europe. Elliott Carter's powerful Variations for Orchestra, another 20th-century masterwork, opens the program. | ||
| Saturday 29-Jun-13 08:00pm |
Wolkenturm, Grafenegg The Girl from Ipanema |
Taubkin, Bossa Nova-Songs from "Samba de Verão" to "The Girl from Ipanema" |
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| Wolkenturm, Grafenegg, Grafenegg, Austria Saturday 29-Jun-13 08:00pm The Girl from Ipanema How about a day trip to Brazil? In coproduction with the world music festival «Glatt & Verkehrt» we take you on a journey of discovery to a world of rhythm and exuberance. Also on board: the Tonkünstler Orchestra, accompanied by many musical friends, including pianist Benjamim Taubkin, bossa nova singer Tatiana Parra, the Brazilian guitarist living in Vienna Alegre Corrêa and Markus Poschner on the rostrum. Jobim, Antonio Carlos (1927-1994), Bangzália (arr. Dori Caymmi) Taubkin, Benjamin, Bossa Nova-Songs from "Samba de Verão" to "The Girl from Ipanema" | ||
| Wednesday 13-Nov-13 07:30pm |
Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool Colours of the South |
Rodrigo, Concierto de Aranjuez for guitar and orchestra (transcription for harp) |
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| Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Wednesday 13-Nov-13 07:30pm Colours of the South So you thought the harp was just for angels? Then prepare for a rethink, as we welcome the charismatic Xavier de Maistre – the world-famous French harpist who plays like the very devil. Once you’ve heard his interpretation of Rodrigo’s hugely popular Concierto de Aranjuez, you’ll never think of Brassed Off again! He’s the perfect partner for the inspirational French conductor Alexandre Bloch – making his Liverpool debut in the wake of his spectacular triumph in the 2012 Donatella Flick Conducting Competition – and it’s the perfect centrepiece to an evening of French music at its most sumptuous, sweeping from Debussy’s gorgeous impressionistic seascape to Ravel’s delirious salute to old Vienna. ‘Bloch belongs to those conductors who show great dynamism... a magnificent technique, always connected to the musicians, always full of energy.’ De Volkskrant (Amsterdam) Rodrigo, Joaquin (1901-1999), Concierto de Aranjuez for guitar and orchestra (transcription for harp) | ||
| Thursday 14-Nov-13 07:30pm |
Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool Colours of the South |
Rodrigo, Concierto de Aranjuez for guitar and orchestra (transcription for harp) |
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| Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Thursday 14-Nov-13 07:30pm Colours of the South So you thought the harp was just for angels? Then prepare for a rethink, as we welcome the charismatic Xavier de Maistre – the world-famous French harpist who plays like the very devil. Once you’ve heard his interpretation of Rodrigo’s hugely popular Concierto de Aranjuez, you’ll never think of Brassed Off again! He’s the perfect partner for the inspirational French conductor Alexandre Bloch – making his Liverpool debut in the wake of his spectacular triumph in the 2012 Donatella Flick Conducting Competition – and it’s the perfect centrepiece to an evening of French music at its most sumptuous, sweeping from Debussy’s gorgeous impressionistic seascape to Ravel’s delirious salute to old Vienna. ‘Bloch belongs to those conductors who show great dynamism... a magnificent technique, always connected to the musicians, always full of energy.’ De Volkskrant (Amsterdam) Rodrigo, Joaquin (1901-1999), Concierto de Aranjuez for guitar and orchestra (transcription for harp) | ||
| Wednesday 21-May-14 07:00pm |
Stockholm Concert Hall (Konserthuset): Stora Salen Saint-Saëns, Fauré, Ravel |
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| Stockholm Concert Hall (Konserthuset): Stora Salen, Hötorget 8, Stockholm 10387, Sweden Wednesday 21-May-14 07:00pm Saint-Saëns, Fauré, Ravel Image credit: Jan-Olav Wedin | ||
| Thursday 22-May-14 06:00pm |
Stockholm Concert Hall (Konserthuset): Stora Salen Saint-Saëns, Fauré, Ravel |
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| Stockholm Concert Hall (Konserthuset): Stora Salen, Hötorget 8, Stockholm 10387, Sweden Thursday 22-May-14 06:00pm Saint-Saëns, Fauré, Ravel Image credit: Jan-Olav Wedin | ||
