Fri, 31 Jul 09, 7.30pm
Esplanade Concert Hall


Lan Shui conductor
Noriko Ogawa piano


RAVEL - Pavane pour une infante défunte
CHABRIER - España
DEBUSSY - Fantaisie for piano and orchestra
DEBUSSY - Ibéria
RAVEL - Bolero


Inspired by impressions of Spain, Ibéria is the most popular of Debussy's three orchestral Images. The Fantaisie has had a mysterious past: after rehearsals had begun for its premiere, Debussy inexplicably withdrew it from the performance, and it was never again played in public during his lifetime. On a sunnier note, be delighted by two Spanish-inspired familiar favourites, Bolero and España.

Pre-concert Talk: 6.30pm - Library@Esplanade

Concert Duration: approx 1 hr 50 min (inclusive of 20 min intermission)