This program is rich in the vivid impressionism of Debussy. One of his most alluring works is sung by America’s regal soprano, Renée Fleming. “I was destined for a sailor’s life,” Debussy confided, “and it was only quite by chance that fate led me in another direction.” Nonetheless, he retained a “passionate love” for the sea, and his shimmering, crashing depiction of it has dazzled listeners for more than a century. The intriguing Jeux was his final work for orchestra.
“Perfect voice, endless breath, sensual tone . . . she is sheer perfection” —LE MONDE
- Venue: Davies Symphony Hall
- Date: Thu January 10, 2013 8:00pm
- City: San Francisco
- Email: patronservices@sfsymphony.org
- Price Range: $47 - $115
- Tickets: (415) 864-6000
Sat January 12, 2013 8:00pm
Davies Symphony Hall
Sun January 13, 2013 2:00pm
Davies Symphony Hall
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Program
Debussy
Jeux
Debussy
C’est l’extase (Settings of Paul Verlaine) (San Francisco Symphony Commission, World Premiere)
Canteloube
Selections from Chants d’Auvergne
Debussy
La Mer
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For those living the lush life, the San Francisco Symphony is presenting an all-French program featuring soprano Renée Fleming in orchestral songs by Debussy and Canteloube.
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