Discovering Debussy: Chamber Works

Enjoy a program of Debussy’s colorful chamber works, including Danse sacrée et profane for String Quintet and Harp, conducted by Maestro James Conlon, and Debussy’s string quartet, performed by Colburn’s award-winning quartet in residence, Quartet Integra. Maestro James Conlon, LA Opera Music Director and curator of the Discovering Debussy series, will provide musical and historical context throughout the performance.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

DEBUSSY Danse sacrée et profane for String Quintet and Harp; James Conlon, conductor
DEBUSSY Première Rhapsodie for Clarinet and Piano
DEBUSSY Sonata for Violin and Piano
DEBUSSY Quartet for Two Violins, Viola, and Cello in G Minor; Quartet Integra, Colburn Ensemble-in-Residence

Discovering Debussy: Chamber Works is the second of three events at Colburn which are part of a city-wide celebration of Claude Debussy’s evocative and ethereal music. Throughout March and April, arts organizations across Los Angeles will present programs that illuminate the many facets of one of the 20th century’s most influential composers.

Colburn School will also present:

Discovering Debussy: Music and Dance, Wednesday, March 1, 7 pm, Zipper Hall
Discovering Debussy: Reflections on Debussy. A conversation with Maestro James Conlon and pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Wednesday, March 8, 7 pm, Thayer Hall