Ravel & Debussy

You can experience that magic as conjured by the French Impressionists in this spellbinding concert in the Utzon Room.

Turina fell in love with the Impressionists, and his music combines the sophistication of Paris with the folk melodies and rhythms of his native Spain, as you can hear in this piece evocatively titled La Oración del Torero (The Bullfighter's Prayer).

Ravel's Introduction and Allegro was commissioned by a harp manufacturer to show off its instrument – and it does just that! This is quintessential Ravel, graceful and sensual at the outset before the harp takes centre stage in hypnotic exchanges with the other instruments.

Another masterpiece in miniature, Debussy's Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp distills all of his trademarks – a swirling, perfumed atmosphere, ever-changing harmonies and exquisite musical colours – into fifteen sublime minutes.