Abbado Conducts Debussy at the Lucerne Festival

Abbado Conducts Debussy at the Lucerne Festival

Type: Orchestra Gala
Orchestra: Lucerne Festival Orchestra
Conductor: Claudio Abbado
Soloists: Bryn Terfel, Rachel Harnisch, Eteri Gzazava
Location: Lucerne, Switzerland
Year: 2003

The choice of music for the Gala Concert at the Lucerne Festival reflected a thoughtful approach by conductor Claudio Abbado, showcasing his artistic vision and the unique qualities of the newly formed Lucerne Festival Orchestra. Debussy’s Works (La Mer and Le Martyre de Saint Sébastien) are masterpieces of impressionist music, known for their vivid tonal imagery. Wagner’s “Wotan's Farewell and Magic Fire Music” from Die Walkure has dramatic intensity. The program was a celebration of beauty.

Abbado Conducts Debussy at the Lucerne Festival
  • Abbado Conducts Debussy at the Lucerne Festival

    Type: Orchestra Gala
    Orchestra: Lucerne Festival Orchestra
    Conductor: Claudio Abbado
    Soloists: Bryn Terfel, Rachel Harnisch, Eteri Gzazava
    Location: Lucerne, Switzerland
    Year: 2003

    The choice of music for the Gala Concert at the Lucerne Festival reflected a thoughtful approach by conductor Claud...