The Montagues versus the Capulets. An impossible love story set against a family feud in Verona. Shakespearean drama at its finest. Did you know that this timeless play has also inspired numerous composers? Gounod wrote an opera based on it, Tchaikovsky a fantasy overture, and Prokofiev a ...
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The Montagues versus the Capulets. An impossible love story set against a family feud in Verona. Shakespearean drama at its finest.
Did you know that this timeless play has also inspired numerous composers? Gounod wrote an opera based on it, Tchaikovsky a fantasy overture, and Prokofiev a ballet. Brussels Philharmonic will perform the impressive orchestral suite from Prokofiev’s ballet, and you’ll have the chance to delve deeper into all the secrets of this work.
How does Prokofiev bring the characters to life through music? Which instruments steal the show? Where does the music sound loving, and how does Prokofiev orchestrate the drama? You’ll learn this and much more during the English spoken concert lecture Prokofiev Deconstructed with pianist and narrator Florestan Bataillie.
Whether you’re already an aficionado or simply curious, everyone is welcome, and no prior knowledge is required!
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Everything in Florestan Bataillie's life orbits around music! He is not only a pianist and composer but also an inspired storyteller who eagerly imparts his deep-seated passion for classical music to the audience. From the piano, he delves into key works from the repertoire, dissects them to the bone, and gives the listeners a unique insight into the life and work of brilliant composers.
