French Pastoral with Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra
From:
18 May 2023
To:
18 May 2023
Sheldonian Theatre
Broad Street
Oxford
OX1 3AZ
18 May @ 7.30pm
About French Pastoral with Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra
Fauré Pelléas et Mélisande Suite, Op. 80
Britten Les Illuminations, Op. 18
Debussy Prélude à l’aprés-midi d’un faune
Ravel Ma mère l’oye (Mother Goose Suite)
Ruby Hughes soprano
Nicolò Foron conductor
It was quite the gift: in 1910, Ravel wrote a set of five pieces for piano depicting classic fairytales for two children he babysat.
But these little stories, from Tom Thumb to Beauty and the Beast, proved far more significant when augmented and orchestrated.
The result was a present to Ravel from himself: a musical magic garden that allowed the composer to escape into a world of childlike wonder.
Nicolò Foron conducts it here alongside more beauteous music from France and Britten’s sparkling setting of French poetry, Les Illuminations.
Tickets
£15.00 – £48.00
(Student from £5.00)
Book tickets via the event website or call Oxford Philharmonic‘s Box Office on 01865 980980 (Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm).
Please see important ticketing information below.
Ticketing information
Prices:
Full price – £15.00, £28.00, £38.00, £48.00
Student price – from £5.00
Duration:
120 minutes, including an interval of 20 minutes.
Times:
Doors open at 7.00pm in readiness for a 7.30pm concert start.
Age guidance:
Suitable for ages 6+
Organiser
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