Royal Albert HallKensington Gore, London, Greater London, SW7 2AP, United Kingdom
Dates/times in London time zone
Festival: BBC PromsProgramme
Performers
| Golda Schultz | Soprano |
| Laurence Kilsby | Tenor |
| Jacques Imbrailo | Baritone |
| BBC Symphony Chorus | |
| BBC Symphony Orchestra | |
| Stéphane Denève | Conductor |
The twin peaks of tonight’s all-French programme are two masterpieces from Gabriel Fauré and Maurice Ravel, beginning with the former’s consolatory Requiem, a work whose clean lines, pure vocal textures and elegant orchestrations appear to propose a new philosophy of religion. Prepare for temperatures to rise with the sensual awakenings and sultry dances of Ravel’s suite for the ballet Daphnis and Chloe, evoking an ancient world of pastoral delights. Two prayers by Lili Boulanger, who died tragically young at 24, and Fauré’s incidental music written for a London production of Maeterlinck’s Symbolist play Pelleas and Melisande complete the evening.
Seats from £11 to £54 (plus booking fee). On sale 18 May
Broadcast live on BBC Radio 3
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