Hear how Greek and Roman mythology have captivated composers with tales of betrayal, love and heroism. In Daphnis and Chloe, Ravel uses ravishing orchestral colors and a wordless chorus to depict this pastoral romance. Salonen finds inspiration in the epic struggles of the twin half-brothers Castor and Pollux, depicted in his two-piece orchestral composition, Gemini. Opening the program is Caroline Shaw’s Entr’acte, a refreshing blend of traditional harmony and contrasting dissonance inspired by Haydn’s String Quartet Op. 77, No. 2.
Schedule
Thursday, June 2, 2022
7:30 PM
Friday, June 3, 2022
1:30 PM
Saturday, June 4, 2022
8:00 PM
Program
Shaw
Entr’acte
Salonen
Gemini
Ravel
Daphnis and Chloe