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Matthew Kraemer, conductor
DEBUSSY: Petite Suite
I. En bateau (Sailing): Andantino
II. Cortège (Retinue): Moderato
III. Menuet: Moderato
IV. Ballet: Allegro giusto
RAVEL: Le Tombeau de Couperin
I. Prelude
II. Fugue
III. Forlane
IV. Rigaudon
V. Menuet
VI. Toccato
CHARLES LUMAR, II: Radio Randy*
POULENC: Sinfonietta
I. Allegro con fuoco
II. Molto vivace
III. Andante cantabile
IV. Très vite et très gai
*World Premiere
DURATION: Approximately 90 minutes, including intermission.
This program highlighting French music is sure to enchant, beginning with Debussy’s poetic and dreamy Petite Suite. Le Tombeau de Couperin is Ravel’s rhythmic tribute to the music of 18th century France, and the performance closes with a piece from New Orleans based composer Charles Lumar II and modern French composer Poulenc’s Sinfonietta, a playful exploration of musical character.
Doors: 5:00pm /// Concert: 6:00pm
Approximate concert length: 90 minutes