"We've gone past the days when the composer was thought of as being struck by inspiration, feverishly scribbling down his thoughts on a scrap of paper. Writing music is seventy-five percent an intellectual activity."
Ravel
"We've gone past the days when the composer was thought of as being struck by inspiration, feverishly scribbling down his thoughts on a scrap of paper. Writing music is seventy-five percent an intellectual activity."
Ravel
Why see Los Angeles Philharmonic - Dutoit conducts Ravel?
Join the Los Angeles Philharmonic as led by Charles Dutoit for this tribute to the iconic French composer. Including a complete recital of his comic opera, L'heure espagnole about a clockmaker and his untrue wife who hides her paramours in his creations and the jazz-inspired Piano Concerto in G this a mixed program that will delight fans of both composer and conductor. Also lending his talents to proceedings is LA favorite Jean Yves Thibaudet who'll be tinkling the ivories for your enjoyment.
Program
Pavane for a Dead Princess
Piano Concerto in G
L’heure espagnole