In the organizer's words:

Barcelona

Lukas Döhler (*2000)
"superilles" (world premiere)

Maurice Ravel (1875 - 1937)
"Rapsodie espagnole"

Piano concerto in D major for the
left hand

Piano concerto in G major

"La Valse"

Piano Benedetto Lupo

Lukas Döhler's new composition "superilles" takes us to Barcelona. At the same time, we dedicate this concert to Maurice Ravel and celebrate his 150th birthday. Ravel, whose mother came from the Basque country, was inspired by this region in many of his works - including his "Rapsodie espagnole", which impressively reflects his love of Spanish music. With his impressionistic, colorful orchestral sound, Ravel paints a musical picture of Spain. The second movement "Malagueña" is reminiscent of the fiery flamenco of Andalusia, while the "Habanera" musically takes up the dance originating from Cuba. In the rousing finale "Feria", Ravel finally unfolds the lively hustle and bustle of a Spanish folk festival. Another extraordinary work is the piano concerto for the left hand, which he wrote for the pianist Paul Wittgenstein. Wittgenstein had lost his right arm in the First World War, but maintained his virtuosity through tireless practicing. He had works for the left hand written for him by composers such as Prokofiev, Strauss and Britten. Ravel's contribution to this repertoire impresses with its sombre depth and orchestral power. The Piano Concerto in G major is a clear homage to George Gershwin and American jazz, which Ravel enthusiastically embraced during his trip to the USA in the 1920s. The opulent orchestral work "La Valse" forms the finale. Echoes of ballet music and Sergei Dyagilev's Russian ballets, which were celebrated in Paris, lend the piece a stirring dramatic quality.

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