Classical new england The Colors of Claude Debussy A 150th-Birthday Celebration By Benjamin K. Roe managing director, Classical services
Perhaps you’ve noticed some of the recent billboards and on-air spots for Classical new england that highlight “the Colors of Classical music.” it’s our way of showcasing the infinite variety, depth and, yes, color of the world of classical music, and how it appeals as much to the heart as to the head. Perhaps no other composer is as closely associated with color—and light—as Claude debussy, the French “painter of sounds” born 150 years ago this summer. debussy once said, “I am more and more convinced that music is not, in essence, a thing which can be cast into a more traditional and fixed form. It is made up of colors and rhythms.” We’re celebrating debussy with a special evening event, “the Colors of Claude debussy,” on saturday, June 23, here in our WGBH studios. Pianist marc-André Hamelin, clarinetist richard stoltzman, saxophonist Ken radnofsky and other musical guests will be in our Fraser Performance studio to play some of debussy’s most colorful works, including his final Rapsodie, commissioned by Boston arts patron mrs. elise Hall. Our special debussy evening also includes an exploration of the composer’s influence on the impressionist school of French film with noted ragtime and silent film pianist ethan Uslan, and a talk by new england Conservatory president tony Woodcock, titled “Après l’Après-
Midi,” investigating how the world of music was permanently changed after the premiere of debussy’s sensuous Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun. And Classical new england hosts Laura Carlo, Cathy Fuller, along with Fred Child (see page 23) from Performance Today, and our special guests will be there as well. Join us and discover what colors debussy brings out in you! “the Colors of Claude debussy” will be held at the WGBH studios Saturday, June 23, from 7 to10pm. Performances will be followed by a dessert reception. Tickets are $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers. Seating is limited. Info: wgbh.org/classicalfest
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