© Angelica Concari Auditorium di Milano: Cajkovskij / Britten / Sibelius / Debussy / Van steen
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About the Event
Inspired by the sea in all its beauty, power, and mystery, this program brings together four orchestral masterpieces that transform water, weather, and maritime landscapes into sound.
The journey begins with Benjamin Britten’s *Four Sea Interludes* from *Peter Grimes*, a vivid orchestral portrait of the sea as both setting and protagonist. Jean Sibelius’s *The Oceanides* follows with its shimmering textures and evocative depiction of waves, wind, and shifting light.
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s *The Tempest* draws on Shakespeare’s play to create a richly dramatic symphonic fantasy, while Claude Debussy’s *La Mer* concludes the evening with its celebrated portrayal of the sea’s changing moods, from calm expanses to surging energy.
Conducted by Jac van Steen, the program explores the many ways composers have been inspired by the sea, revealing a remarkable range of orchestral colors, atmospheres, and expressive possibilities.
Program
- Benjamin Britten – Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, op. 33a
- Jean Sibelius – The Oceanides, symphonic poem Op. 73
- Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky – The Tempest, Symphonic Fantasy in F minor op.18 TH 44
- Claude Debussy – La Mer Trois Esquisses Symphoniques (Three Symphonic Sketches) for Orchestra L 111
Artists
| Conductor: | Jac van Steen |
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| Orchestra: | Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi Known colloquially as 'La Verdi', Milan's famed symphony orchestra was formed in the early 90s to supplement the city's already‐generous cultural offering. Making its home in Milan's Auditorio, La Verdi features among Europe's most respected and admired symphonic ensembles. Its first Musical Director, Ricardo Chailly, now holds the title of Conductor Laureate, while the Austrian conductor, Emmanuel Tjeknavorian, a fast‐rising star in the orchestral firmament took over the role of Musical Director in 2024, following in the footsteps of several major names in the classical world. La Verdi welcomes a starry roster of soloists and guest conductors over the course of an extensive and varied annual season, and regularly features as guests of honour at important state occasions and international concert engagements. |
Address
Auditorium di Milano Fondazione Cariplo, Largo Gustav Mahler, Milan, Italy — Google Maps
