Violinist Tessa Lark and conductor Shiyeon Sung make welcome returns for a program of Lili Boulanger, Barber’s Violin Concerto, and music from Bizet’s classic opera Carmen. A traditionalist in the era of atonality, Barber’s concerto contrasts lyricism with folk-like melodies and an incredibly breakneck finale. An American classic, it remains one of the most performed 20th century violin concertos. Lili Boulanger, the first woman to win the Prix de Rome, at the age of 19 in 1913, composed the two pieces as companions. They represent a study in contrasts: D’un matin de printemps is playful, while D’un soir triste is moody and dark (some have speculated that Boulanger knew at this time that her young death was imminent). Bizet’s beloved opera Carmen is here depicted in two orchestral suites, including the iconic Toréadors.
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