The Lafayette Musical: The French National Orchestra

The Lafayette Musical: The French National Orchestra
Special Event & Reception: April 24

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s journey back to America with a program, led by conductor Thomas Zehetmair. The French National Orchestra of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes will perform a program related to Lafayette’s story and the historical period of his tour. An immersive sound & light experience will retrace the Marquis’ travels and incredible story.

An immersive sound & light experience will retrace the Marquis’ travels and incredible story.

This memorable night of history and music will be followed by a reception.

Program

Conductor and violin: Thomas Zehetmair

Joseph BOLOGNE, Chevalier de Saint-George
The Anonymous Lover: Opening

Ruth CRAWFORD SEEGER
Andante for Strings

Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART
Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major KV. 219

Thomas ZEHETMAIR
Passacaglia, Burlesque and Chorale for String Orchestra

Ludwig van BEETHOVEN
Great Fugue in B flat major Opus 133