ECHOES OF ROMANCE: A CELEBRATION OF FORGOTTEN VOICES
This program will open with the lively and charming Overture to Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss Jr., setting a festive tone for the evening. Next, we will experience the dreamy world of Debussy's Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, inspired by the sensual and romantic poem by Stéphane Mallarmé. The first half will conclude with Tchaikovsky's iconic Fantasy Overture to Romeo & Juliet, a favorite that captures the tragedy and triumph of the well-known love story with its lush melodies and dramatic orchestration. The second half of the concert will consist of Florence Price’s Symphony No. 1 in E minor, her most famous work, a piece that blends the rich traditions of Black American music with the classical symphonic form. Price’s music has long been overlooked due to her identity, but her compositions are filled with romanticism and soul, and the recent discovery of a trove of her works has rekindled interest in this great American composer.
Program:
- STRAUSS Overture to Fledermaus
- DEBUSSY Prélude à L’après-midi d’un faune (Afternoon of a Faun)
- TCHAIKOVKSY Romeo and Juliet, Overture Fantasy
INTERMISSION
Approximate Run Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes