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Concert

Schumann Symphony 3 ‘Rheinische’
Alain Altinoglu

Presentation

A romantic journey along the banks of the Rhine. This was Robert Schumann’s main source of inspiration when he composed his Symphony No. 3. The sense of happy peacefulness that marked those few days spent travelling through the Rhineland with his wife Clara characterizes the entire score, which is also marked by subtle evocations of the river, the traditional dances of the region and even a solemn ceremony in Cologne Cathedral.  

The river also plays a central role in Jacques Offenbach’s opera Les fées du Rhin. From the very first notes of the overture, the musical theme associated with the singing of the elves and spirits of the Rhine unfolds, a theme that Offenbach would reuse a few years later in the famous Barcarolle of Les contes d’Hoffmann. To accompany these two romantic works, Alain Altinoglu turned to contemporary music, in particular Benoît Mernier’s Dickinson Songs. This song cycle for a chorus of young girls and orchestra pays tribute to the poetry of Emily Dickinson. An evening imbued with wonder, sweetness and joy.

Dates & tickets

Location

Bozar, Henry Le Bœuf

Prices

Ticket prices from € 12 to € 48
-30 years old: € 10 / € 25
-15 years old: Free (if accompanied by an adult)

Running time

30' – intermission – 31'

Presentation

Introductory talks 45' before the start of the performance: in Dutch by Pieter Mannaerts (Oval Salon) and in French by Gilles Remy (Espace Le Bœuf)

JACQUES OFFENBACH
Ouverture ‘Les Fées du Rhin / Die Rheinnixen’ (1864)

BENOÎT MERNIER
Dickinson Songs (2017)

Interval

ROBERT SCHUMANN
Symphonie Nr.3 Es-Dur ‘Rheinische’, op.97 (1850)

Dates & tickets

Dates

Cast
Cast

ConductorALAIN ALTINOGLU

La Monnaie Symphony Orchestra
La Monnaie Children's and Youth Choirs, led by Benoît Giaux

ProductionLA MONNAIE CoproductionBOZAR MUSIC

In co-production with Shelter Prod and Prospero MM Productions, with the support of Taxshelter.be and ING With the support of the Belgian Federal Government's Tax Shelter