In this French-inspired programme, we’ll hear how Ariadne’s story continued after guiding Theseus out of the labyrinth, weave our way through the streets of Paris, and visit the dreamlike city of Celephais. In all these pieces, we can trace the influence of Maurice Ravel—the composer of the Piano Concerto for the Left Hand, which will be performed by Marie-Ange Nguci.
Programme
Albert Roussel
Bacchus and Ariadne, Ballet Suite No. 2, Op. 43
Maurice Ravel
Piano Concerto for the Left Hand
Guillaume Connesson
Céléphaïs, Part I of the orchestral composition Les Cités de Lovecraft (Czech premiere)
George Gershwin
An American in Paris
Performers
Marie-Ange Nguci piano
Stéphane Denève conductor
Czech Philharmonic