PROGRAM
Claude Debussy - Prelude a L'apres-midi d'un faune
Joseph Haydn - Cello Concerto in C
Antonin Dvorak - Symphony No. 8
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Prelude a L'apres-midi d'un faune / Claude Debussy
b. Saint-Germain en Laye, France / August 22, 1862 - March 25, 1918
Delicate textures, colorful timbres, and fleeting moods are all hallmarks of the French impressionist movement led by Claude Debussy. His works became defining pieces of the Impressionist sound, and Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun is often seen as a turning point in music history, often cited as the beginning of “modern music.” As soon as listeners hear the opening notes of this revolutionary piece, they will be transported to a sensual and hazy landscape, shimmering like a dream, and floating just beyond reach.
Meanwhile, in 1892...
The first issue of “Vogue” magazine is published by Arthur Baldwin Turnure
The first immigrants arrive at Ellis Island–teenage Annie Moore being the very first to be processed.
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Cello Concerto in C / Joseph Haydn
b. Rohrau, Austria / March 31, 1732 - May 31, 1809
Composed around 1761, Joseph Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C was lost for nearly two centuries before being discovered in a private collection in Czechoslovakia. It is thought to be one of young Haydn’s best works. Magnificent exchanges between soloist and orchestra combined with the lovely and rich sound of the cello that sings unabashedly throughout.
Meanwhile, in 1761…
King George III and Queen Charlotte were crowned in the United Kingdom
The first life insurance policy was issued in Philadelphia.
Arkansas was yet to become a territory for 58 more years!
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Symphony No. 8 / Antonin Dvorak
b. Nelahozeves, Czechia / September 8, 1841 - May 1, 1904
Songful, warm, and optimistic–these are just a few of the words used to describe Antonín Dvořák’s 8th Symphony. Unlike his past works, which were dramatic and stormy, this symphony feels like a sunny walk through the forest in summertime - simply bursting with the joy of being alive.
Meanwhile, in 1889…
The first dishwashing machine is marketed in Chicago
The Wall Street Journal began publishing.
In Little Rock, steam and electric transit were introduced, ushering in a new era of connectivity.
Location
Robinson Center
426 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72203
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