Boston Symphony Orchestra: Andris Nelsons conducts Berlioz's Romeo et Juliette
When:
Thursday, May 02, 2024 7:25p -
Saturday, May 04, 2024 10:00p
Thursday, May 02, 2024 7:25p -
Saturday, May 04, 2024 10:00p
Where:
Boston Symphony Hall
301 Massachusetts Ave
Boston, MA 02115
Admission:
Unknown
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Categories:
Art, Date Idea, Music
Andris Nelsons, conductor
J’Nai Bridges, mezzo-soprano
Lawrence Brownlee, tenor
John Relyea, bass-baritone
Tanglewood Festival Chorus
James Burton, conductor
The works of William Shakespeare deeply influenced composer Hector Berlioz. In fact, it was actress Harriet Smithson’s performances of two great Shakespearean heroines — Ophelia in Hamlet and of Juliet in Romeo and Juliet — that captivated the composer and led to their (ill-fated) marriage. As we close the season, Andris Nelsons leads one of Berlioz’s most successful and vibrant compositions, Roméo et Juliette. Berlioz called his Roméo et Juliette a “symphony with choruses,” highlighting the importance of the orchestra and of the work’s overall form. These performances celebrate the role of French repertoire in the BSO’s rich history; the complete symphony and movements from it were frequently programmed by Pierre Monteux, Serge Koussevitzky, Charles Munch, and Seiji Ozawa.
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