The Ancient Greeks believed that the flute was the oldest of all musical instruments, created by the god Pan himself. Debussy’s retelling of that myth is at the heart of this ravishing recital from the Orchestra’s flautist Helen Wilson: an evening of magical melody and wondrous new sounds.
Thea Musgrave Orfeo
Valerie Coleman Legends
Jolivet Chant de Linos
Debussy Syrinx
Liszt Legend No.1, Francis of Assisi Preaching to the Birds
Brian Ferneyhough Cassandra’s Dream Song
Carl Reinecke Sonata Undine
Helen Wilson flute
Benjamin Powell piano