Orchestre des Champs-Elysées

Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, Paris, France

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Important Info

Type: Classical Concert

City: Paris, France

Starts at: 20:00

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Programme

Gustav Mahler: Das Lied von der Erde

Overview

Mahler's Das Lied von der Erde, a moving work of humanity with Magdalena Kožená and Andrew Stamples.

Das Lied von der Erde (The Song of the Earth) is Mahler's last work and was composed in the summer of 1908 after two of the most dramatic years in the composer's life, when he lost his beloved daughter, left the direction of the Vienna Opera and learned of the heart disease that was to claim him in the spring of 1911. An ideal fusion of the Lied and the symphony, the orchestra is adorned here with an intimate refinement that comes close to the spirit of chamber music. The voices are treated as instruments in their own right in the orchestra, creating a perfect balance between the legibility of the singing and the power of the orchestra. The work was originally written for tenor and baryon, but the female voices of contralto and mezzo have often found a dream setting. It is also one of Mahler's most famous works, acclaimed by nearly 150 different recordings since its premiere (including the mythical version by Kathleen Ferrier and Bruno Walter in 1952). Magdalena Kožená could not resist it and recorded it in her turn in 2018 under the direction of Simon Rattle with the Bavarian Radio Orchestra. The dramatic power of the mezzo and her intelligence of the text are marvellous.

Venue Info

Théâtre des Champs-Elysées - Paris
15 Avenue Montaigne

The Théâtre des Champs-Élysées is an entertainment venue situated near Avenue des Champs-Élysées, from which it takes its name. Its eponymous main hall may seat up to 1,905 people.

Commissioned by impresario Gabriel Astruc, the theatre was built from 1911 to 1913 upon the designs of brothers Auguste Perret and Gustave Perret following a scheme by Henry van de Velde, and became the first example of Art Deco architecture in the city. Less than two months after its inauguration, the Théâtre hosted the world premiere of the Ballets Russes' Rite of Spring, which provoked one of the most famous classical music riots.

At present, the theatre shows about three staged opera productions a year, mostly baroque or chamber works more suited to the modest size of its stage and orchestra pit. It also houses an important concert season. It is the home venue of the Orchestre National de France and the Orchestre Lamoureux and serves as a French base for the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra as well.

The Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, the Orchestre des Champs-Élysées and Ensemble orchestral de Paris play most of their concerts here too, along with other dance, chamber music, recital, and pop events.

Important Info

Type: Classical Concert

City: Paris, France

Starts at: 20:00

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