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SYMPHONY FOR THE COMMON MAN: COPLAND’S THIRD SYMPHONY
Hear how Debussy brought music into the 20th century - then hear what happened next.
With a yearning flute solo, Debussy's ethereal and elusive Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun ushered in the 20th century. Japanese composer Toru Takemitsu begins From me flows what you call Time with another flute solo and a wash of impressionistic colour - Debussy's legacy is unmistakeable.
Takemitsu's music for five percussionists and orchestra literally "flows" through the venue with awesome spatial effects, suspended chimes and coloured ribbons representing water, fire, earth, wind and sky. This is a piece you need to see.
Aaron Copland grew up under the influence of Debussy and his successors, but this was just one of many influences that shaped his distinctive "American voice". The spacious nobility of Copland’s third symphony comes to a climax with thrilling references to his Fanfare for the Common Man.
DEBUSSY Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
TAKEMITSU From me flows what you call Time
COPLAND Symphony No.3
Robert Spano conductor
Rebecca Lagos, Colin Piper, Mark Robinson, Ian Cleworth, Tim Constable percussion
Copland's Third Symphony
Venue: Concert Hall
Dates: 6 - 8 September
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