Symphonic Dances Festival: Valčuha Conducts Ravel’s La valse

ABOUT THIS CONCERT

Audience favorite Jean-Yves Thibaudet applies his peerless technique and poetic touch to Ravel’s blues-tinged Piano Concerto in G. Music Director Juraj Valčuha and the orchestra perform the U.S. premiere of Pretty, a co-commission from Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Julia Wolfe. And, the Viennese waltz takes a walk on the wild side in Ravel’s showstopping La valse.

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RUN TIME: 1 hour, 30 minutes

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Nov 17
2023		 Friday, 8:00 PM
at Jones Hall
Nov 18
2023		 Saturday, 8:00 PM
at Jones Hall
Nov 19
2023		 Sunday, 2:30 PM
at Jones Hall

PROGRAM

BARTÓK Dance Suite
RAVEL Piano Concerto in G major
J. WOLFE Pretty*
RAVEL La valse

*Houston Symphony co-commission, U.S. premiere

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Conductor Juraj Valčuha is recognized for his effortless expressiveness and depth of musicianship. With sharp baton technique and natural stage presence, the impressive ease of his interpretations translate even the most complex scores into immersive experiences. His profound understanding of composer and score, taste, and naturally elegant style make him one of the most sought-after conductors of his generation.

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