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WDR Happy Hour – Rachmaninow

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Wed, Jun 4, 2025, 19:00
In 1995, 24-year-old Thomas Adès caused a stir with his opera "Powder her Face," a satirical portrayal of an extravagant upper-class lady. Adès's music blends avant-garde and ironic quotes, combining catchiness with imagination. Sergei Rachmaninoff's "Symphonic Dances," a farewell work, is a symphony disguised as a harmless title, reflecting moments of a rich composer's life.

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Musicians

WDR SinfonieorchesterEnsemble
Nicholas CollonConductor
Marlis SchaumPresentation, WDR 2

Program

Thomas AdèsThree-piece Suite from Powder Her Face (Suite No. 1) für großes Orchester
Sergei RachmaninoffSinfonische Tänze op. 45 für Orchester
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