Conductor Jun Märkl
Piano Javier Perianes
Choir Sydney Philharmonia Choirs
Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto No.5 ‘Egyptian’
Ravel Daphnis et Chloé (complete ballet)
Auckland Philharmonia celebrates Maurice Ravel’s 150th birthday with one of the most glorious enchantments cast by that incomparable orchestral magician. This ‘choreographic symphony’ is a stupendous showpiece for a great orchestra. The sunrise music transforms a fine-spun filigree of impossible delicacy into an immense climax, and the riotous conclusion of the ballet is just exhilarating.
Ravel greatly admired Saint-Saëns, whose exotic concerto is played by the tremendous Spanish pianist Javier Perianes, making a welcome return to the Auckland Town Hall.
