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Hector Berlioz, Roman Carnival, Op. 9
Claude Debussy, Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune
Paul Dukas, The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Francis Poulenc, Concerto for Two Pianos in D Minor
- 1. Allegro ma non troppo
- 2. Larghetto
- 3. Finale: Allegro molto
Camille Saint-Saëns, Le Carnaval des animaux (The Carnival of the Animals)
- 1. Introduction and Royal March of the Lion
- 2. Hens and Roosters
- 3. Wild Asses
- 4. Tortoises
- 5. The Elephant
- 6. Kangaroos
- 7. Aquarium
- 8. Characters with Long Ears
- 9. The Cuckoo in the Depths of the Woods
- 10. Aviary
- 11. Pianists
- 12. Fossils
- 13. The Swan
- 14. Finale
Maurice Ravel, Boléro
Erik Satie, Gymnopedies
- No. 1
Maurice Ravel, Daphnis et Chloé, Suite No. 2
- 1. Lever du jour
Paul Lincke, Frau Luna
- Berliner Luft

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concert Sir Simon Rattle conducts works from the French repertoire — With the Labèque sisters Waldbühne 2005: Une Nuit Française

Waldbühne 2005: Une Nuit Française

Sir Simon Rattle conducts works from the French repertoire — With the Labèque sisters Waldbühne 2005: Une Nuit Française

About

The Waldbühne—one of Europe's most beautiful amphitheatres located just outside of Berlin—is the summer residence of the Berliner Philharmoniker. With audiences as large as 20,000 people, it counts among the world's most popular classical music concerts.

Experience a concert featuring the Berliner Philharmoniker and Sir Simon Rattle, joined by the extraordinary French duo of pianists Katia and Marielle Labèque. The two sisters are known not only for the perfection of their playing, but also for their superlative musicianship and the extraordinary scope of repertoire.

Cast

Katia & Marielle Labèque | Pianist

Berliner Philharmoniker
Sir Simon Rattle | Conductor

Program

Hector Berlioz, Roman Carnival, Op. 9
Claude Debussy, Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune
Paul Dukas, The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Francis Poulenc, Concerto for Two Pianos in D Minor
- 1. Allegro ma non troppo
- 2. Larghetto
- 3. Finale: Allegro molto
Camille Saint-Saëns, Le Carnaval des animaux (The Carnival of the Animals)
- 1. Introduction and Royal March of the Lion
- 2. Hens and Roosters
- 3. Wild Asses
- 4. Tortoises
- 5. The Elephant
- 6. Kangaroos
- 7. Aquarium
- 8. Characters with Long Ears
- 9. The Cuckoo in the Depths of the Woods
- 10. Aviary
- 11. Pianists
- 12. Fossils
- 13. The Swan
- 14. Finale
Maurice Ravel, Boléro
Erik Satie, Gymnopedies
- No. 1
Maurice Ravel, Daphnis et Chloé, Suite No. 2
- 1. Lever du jour
Paul Lincke, Frau Luna
- Berliner Luft

Details

Directed by:
- Bob Coles
Venue: Berlin Waldbühne (Berlin, Germany)
Production date: 2005
Recording date: 2005
Duration: 1 h 59 min
Production: © EuroArts Music International / brillant media / Sender Freies Berlin