Saarländisches Staatsorchester and Simon Ghraichy (piano). Sébastien Rouland (conductor)

Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, Paris, France

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Type: Classical Concert

City: Paris, France

Starts at: 20:00

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Programme

Jean Sibelius: Valse triste, Op.44 no.1

Camille Saint-Saëns: Piano concerto no. 5 in F major, "Egyptian," Op.103

Franz Liszt: Hungarian Fantasy for piano and orchestra

Jean Sibelius: Symphony no. 6 in D minor, Op.104

Overview

Simon Ghraichy's passion for Saint-Saëns and Liszt.

Like his long brown curls, Simon Ghraichy has a unique style and a surprising charm in the classical landscape. A Frenchman with a Mexican mother and Lebanese father, he carries with him the freshness of a multicultural flavour that lives in him. During his first visit two seasons ago, he put forward a programme based on Liszt's emblematic sonata in B and its South American influences. Last season, it was an evening full of surprises, both in the choice of pieces and in the guests. Tonight, it is Saint-Saëns and Liszt who will take centre stage. A virtuoso pianist and renowned organist, Saint-Saëns was also a composer whose catalogue includes five piano concertos. The final one, No. 5, dated 1896, is imbued with oriental notes, reminiscent of a trip the musician made to the banks of the Nile (hence the subtitle 'Egyptian'). It is a score of great harmonic richness with subtle contrasts of moods and singular mixtures of timbres that make it an important page in the concerto catalogue. The Saarländisches Staatsorchester and its music director Sébastien Rouland will share the stage with Simon Ghraichy. There is no doubt that our pianist's musical sensibility should flourish here.

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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