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Illuminate world premiere with California Symphony

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World Premiere: California Symphony Young American Composer-in-Residence Katherine Balch (2017-2020) hand selected the three voices for this work, which is based on Les Illuminations by French poet Rimbaud. Balch’s narrative intertwines the original French words with the English translation.

Thomas Adès Three Studies from Couperin

Balch Illuminate (World Premiere)

Debussy Danse (orch. Ravel)

Ravel Ma Mère l'Oye (Mother Goose)

FEATURED ARTISTS

Music Director, Donato Cabrera

Katherine Balch,

Kelly Guerra, mezzo-soprano

Molly Netter, soprano

Alexandra Smither, soprano

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