Behind The Curtain: Sir Donald Runnicles Conducts Wagner

Behind The Curtain: Sir Donald Runnicles Conducts Wagner

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Date
Apr 1, 2021
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Atlanta Symphony Hall
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April 1, 2021
Thursday at 8:00PM

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The celebrated Wagner conductor Sir Donald Runnicles presents the lush and supple singing of mezzo-soprano Kelly O'Connor in a collection of sumptuous songs by the German Romantic. O'Connor also sings richly atmospheric songs by Debussy.

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Program

Carlos SimonAn Elegy: A Cry From The Grave
Debussy Chansons de Bilitis
Britten Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge
Wagner Wesendonck Lieder (arr. Henze)

Featured Artists

Sir Donald Runnicles

Principal Guest Conductor & piano

Kelley O'Connor

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