French Impressions
Schedule
Sat Mar 01 2025 at 07:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Singletary Center for the Arts | Lexington, KY
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Mélisse Brunet, conductorSingletary Center for the Arts
LOUISE FARRENC - Overture No. 2
CLAUDE DEBUSSY - La mer
FRANCIS POULENC - Gloria
Jessica Bayne, soprano
with The Lexington Singers
MAURICE RAVEL - Boléro
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French Impressions transports the candid capture of the 19th century art movement to the orchestral stage on Saturday, March 1!
🎶 This all French program opens with the cheerful and playful "Overture No. 2" by Louise Farrenc, one of few prominent female composers in the 1800’s. Following, the concert dives into the tempest in Claude Debussy’s "La mer", with a sonic landscape that is unparalleled in depicting both the serenity and chaotic tumult of The Sea. After intermission, LexPhil is joined by the resounding voices of The Lexington Singers for Francis Poulenc’s "Gloria", featuring soprano soloist, Jessica Bayne. One of Poulenc's most celebrated works, this beautiful and jovial setting of the Gloria text from the mass, is regal and poignantly beautiful, and even has a movement that Poulenc says was inspired by monks playing soccer. Then, the steadfast snare drum in Maurice Ravel’s "Boléro" brings the concert to a boisterous finale.
🎙️ Join us prior to French Impressions for a FREE pre-concert lecture with Music Director Mélisse Brunet for an exclusive, in-depth look Inside the Score! The talk begins at 6:30PM in the President's Room prior to the concert. Seating is limited, so arrive early!
🎟️ Adult tickets start at $28+ before fees and Student & Youth tickets are $11. LexPhil subscribers pay zero fees.
🔗 Visit lexphil.org/french-impressions to learn more and purchase your tickets today!
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Where is it happening?
Singletary Center for the Arts, 405 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40508-3311, United States,Lexington, KentuckyEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
