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Modest Mussorgsky and Paul Dukas. The first was inspired by paintings, the second listened to Goethe’s poetry. And both wrote dazzling music that will make you happy!

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Because both wrote very image-rich music, populated by magical characters that we all know: a sorcerer’s apprentice (with big round ears) but also ‘gnomes on crooked legs’ and the Slavic folklore figure Baba Yaga.

The composers know how to sketch them all with a childlike unspoilt quality and kaleidoscopic orchestral colours. Who needs Disney animated movies when the characters come to life right in front of your ears.

Elias Grandy – conductor

PROGRAMME

Paul Dukas L’Apprenti sorcier (1897)

Modest Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition (1874) (arr. Ravel) (1922)