From the Cologne Philharmonic Hall, Germany (2000)
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Pierre Boulez – conductor
Christine Schäfer – soprano
0:57 Alban Berg – Lulu-Suite (1934) for soprano and great orchestra
(excerpt)
21:02 Claude Debussy – Le Jet d’eau (1907) for soprano and orchestra
28:33 Claude Debussy – Trois Ballades de Villon (1910) for soprano and orchestra
28:33 No. 1
33:30 No. 2
37:40 No. 3
42:05 Igor Stravinsky – The Firebird (1912) for great orchestra (complete ballet music)
At the opening concert of the Musik Triennale Köln 2000 the human voice plays a central role: The Soprano Christine Schäfer, who has achieved worldwide fame, will interpret works by Alban Berg and Claude Debussy. The concert is a homage to Pierre Boulez who will celebrate his 75th birthday as principal conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Watch also Daniel Barenboim in conversation with Pierre Boulez: https://youtu.be/EfIWJ1TIgqQ
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