Festin Symphonique

ORCHESTRA OF THE OPÉRA DE MASSY A PROGRAMME ON THE THEME OF CHILDHOOD, FEATURING ESSENTIAL WORKS BY SCHUBERT, ROUSSEL AND BIZET.

ORCHESTRA OF THE OPÉRA DE MASSY

A PROGRAMME ON THE THEME OF CHILDHOOD, FEATURING ESSENTIAL WORKS BY SCHUBERT, ROUSSEL AND BIZET.

Franz Schubert, best known for his lieder, also composed ten symphonies. His Third, though the work of a composer of only 18, is already very accomplished, both in its harmonic language and in its use of the colours of the romantic orchestra.

This first half will be followed by Albert Roussel's most famous work, The Feast of the Spider. This ballet-pantomime focuses on the arrival of the insects that serve as a meal for the celebrated arachnid.

Bizet's small suite drawn from Children's Games will bring the concert to a close. In the orchestration of this suite, composed shortly before the birth of his first child, Bizet displays a true goldsmith's talent.

PROGRAMME

Franz Schubert: Symphony No. 3 in D major

Albert Roussel: Le Festin de l'araignée

Georges Bizet: Jeux d'enfants

Conducting and commentary: Constantin Rouits