Daphnis et Chloé

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Alan Gilbert conducting Beatrice Rana piano Lili Boulanger A Sad Evening, for orchestra Robert Schumann Piano and orchestra concerto in A minor, op. 54 Claude Debussy Jeux, a danced poem Maurice Ravel Daphnis and Chloé, suite No. 2 The Orchestre de la Suisse Romande revisits the universe of Lili Boulanger with A Sad Evening, the final orchestral work of a composer with dazzling talent. Between shadow and light, her writing reveals an astonishing maturity, with rich orchestral colors. Next is Schumann's Piano Concerto, which combines poetry, lyricism, and virtuosity in a refined dialogue between the soloist and the orchestra. This concert marks the highly anticipated debut of pianist Beatrice Rana with the OSR, conducted by Alan Gilbert. The journey continues with Debussy's Jeux, composed shortly before his death, demonstrating his orchestral boldness until the last years. The flamboyant Suite No. 2 of Daphnis and Chloé by Ravel, created for the famous Ballets Russes, concludes this program with a true orchestral fireworks display.