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Parisian Dreams: Ravel and Saint-Saëns
Transport yourself to the elegant salons and glittering boulevards of Paris as the National Chamber Ensemble opens its new season with Parisian Dreams: Ravel and Saint-Saëns. Let Ravel's shimmering impressionistic colors and Saint-Saëns' passionate romantic fire sweep you into the heart of the City of Light, where musical innovation flourished alongside artistic revolution.
Program Highlights
Maurice Ravel
- Habanera – A seductive Spanish-influenced gem that captures the exotic allure of distant shores
- Pavane for a Dead Princess – Haunting and ethereal, this beloved masterpiece weaves melancholy beauty with timeless grace
- Le Tombeau de Couperin – A touching tribute to fallen friends, transformed into radiant musical poetry
- Alborada del gracioso – Virtuosic Spanish morning song bursting with brilliant colors
Camille Saint-Saëns
- Piano Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 41 – A tour de force of French romanticism, showcasing intimate chamber music dialogue at its finest
Cécile Chaminade
- Rondeau, Op. 97 – A sparkling showcase from one of France's most celebrated female composers
Experience the sophistication and artistry that made Paris the cultural capital of the world. From Ravel's groundbreaking impressionism to Saint-Saëns' lush romanticism and Chaminade's elegant charm, this concert celebrates the golden age of French musical creativity.