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Fauré & Ravel with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra
January 16, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Gabriel Fauré Pelléas et Mélisande, op. 80: Suite
Antonio Vivaldi bassoon concerto
Maurice Ravel Le Tombeau de Couperin
- Event: Fauré & Ravel
- Doors Open: 5:30:00 PM
LINK TO TICKETS: Fauré & Ravel ticket link
Experience an evening of exquisite French impressionism with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra’s at the historic Carver Theatre. This thoughtfully curated program showcases two remarkable pieces, each capturing the serene, reflective qualities of the impressionist style.
The concert opens with Maurice Ravel’s Pavane for a Dead Princess, a piece known for its haunting beauty and elegant simplicity. Ravel composed this work as a nostalgic tribute to an imagined past, evoking the grace and poise of a royal procession through tender melodies and lush orchestration.
Following Ravel’s delicate masterpiece, Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem will offer a moving contrast. Unlike the intense dramatism often associated with requiem masses, Fauré’s work is gentle and introspective, focused more on conveying peace than grief. Its ethereal melodies and harmonies provide a tranquil, comforting experience for listeners, aiming to express solace and rest.
Join us for this unforgettable evening of French music, where each piece brings to life the subtle beauty and emotional depth of impressionism.
Artists
Carlos Izcaray, conductor
Tariq Masri, bassoon
Program to Include
Gabriel Fauré Pelléas et Mélisande, op. 80: Suite
Antonio Vivaldi Bassoon Concerto in C Major
Maurice Ravel Le Tombeau de Couperin
For more event details, please contact (205) 314-6915 or webmaster@alabamasymphony.org. For more venue details, please contact (205) 880-7381 or email info@jazzhall.com
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