Dance-inspired symphonic magic with Robertson at the helm — a must for music lovers.
Movement & Melody at the Bradley Symphony Center is a celebration of music's ability to inspire dance. Led by conductor David Robertson, this concert features works by Chopin, Debussy, and Ravel, each originally composed for ballet. The program includes Stravinsky's arrangements of Chopin's pieces and Ravel's lush Daphnis et Chloé, offering a rich tapestry of sound and movement.
The Bradley Symphony Center provides a perfect backdrop for this musical journey, with its elegant design enhancing the auditory experience. Whether you're a seasoned symphony-goer or new to classical music, this event promises an engaging evening of artistry and emotion. Arrive early to enjoy the ambiance and perhaps a pre-show drink.
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Music has the power to move us — literally! Artistic Partner David Roberston leads a rhythmic program full of music created expressly for movement and dance. First up are two pieces by Chopin — a Parisian-style waltz and a graceful nocturne — arranged by the dance-minded Stravinsky for Diaghilev’s ballet Les Sylphides. Diaghilev also commissioned ballet music from Debussy, who responded with the unpredictable music of Jeux (“Games”); in the ballet, a young couple play with a tennis ball like children until suddenly, “Surprised and alarmed, the young man and the girls disappear into the nocturnal depths of the garden.” Ravel composed his lush 1912 ballet Daphnis et Chloé by request of (no surprise!) Diaghilev; it tells the story of a romance between Daphnis the goatherd and Chloé the shepherdess, with appearances by Pan, nymphs, and even pirates.
