Duke Symphony Orchestra: "The Exaltation of Tragedy"

Join the Duke Symphony Orchestra for an evening of profound emotional depth and stirring musical beauty in "The Exaltation of Tragedy"-a program that explores the majesty, sorrow, and transcendence born from the human condition through powerful orchestral works.

Program
Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
Overture to Manfred, Op. 115 (1848)

Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
Pavane pour une infante défunte (1899; orchestrated 1910)

Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
Danses sacrée et profane for Harp and Strings (1904)
Laura Byrne, harpist

Intermission

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98 (1884-85)
I. Allegro non troppo
II. Andante moderato
III. Allegro giocoso
IV. Allegro energico e passionato

About the Program:
This emotionally rich program invites listeners into a world where beauty and sorrow intertwine. From Schumann's dramatic Manfred Overture and Ravel's wistful Pavane, to Debussy's glowing harp dances and Brahms's monumental final symphony, the evening charts a powerful journey through music that elevates tragedy into something transcendent.

Free and open to the public. All are welcome.