Orchestre National de France
Cristian Măcelaru | direction
Christina Landshamer | soprano
Anna Stéphany | mezzo-soprano
Eric Ruf | narrator
Radio France Choir | direction Martina Batič
The Orchestre National de France, Cristian Măcelaru and Eric Ruf play Mendelssohn tonight.
Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4 « Italian »
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Who has never heard the Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream, one of the most exciting pieces in the repertoire? But the Orchestre National de France goes further: here he gives us the complete music written by Mendelssohn to accompany Shakespeare's play, which includes famous moments such as the Wedding March, and a set of musical marvels written for two female voices and a choir. The actor and managing director of the Comédie-Française, Eric Ruf, will unravel the plot of Shakespeare's irresistible comedy. Prior to this, the Orchestre National de France shall perform the Italian, the most famous and spirited of Mendelssohn's symphonies.
COPRODUCTION Théâtre des Champs-Elysées / Radio France
France Musique broadcasts this concert.
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