Debussy: World Premieres for Orchestra

The RCM Symphony Orchestra present two world premiere performances of Debussy rarities, orchestrated by Robert Orledge. RCM Symphony Orchestra under Kees Bakels, with John McMunn (tenor) and Louise Alder (soprano). Debussy orch Robert Orledge Prélude from 'Rodrigue et Chimène', Act 1; 'Diane au bois'; Debussy's 'Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune'; Ravel's 'Le Gibet' from 'Gaspard de la Nuit'; and 'La Mer'. (Note: at 6.30pm in the Museum, Richard Langham Smith gives a talk on ''What Debussy's Faun got up to the afternoon'; free to cconcert-goers.)