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While living in Paris at the turn of the century, Maurice Ravel was commissioned to write a ballet by the impresario and founder of the Ballets Russes, Serge Diaghilev. The result was music of fluid, delicate beauty - a languid drama of danger and desire. The plot of Daphnis et Chloé is adapted from a second-century Greek erotic pastoral, and tells the captivating story of love and longing between the humble goatherd Daphnis and shepherdess Chloé. When Chloé is abducted by pirates, Daphnis calls upon higher powers to aid his pursuit. These forces of nature are mirrored in the score through Ravel's characteristic rich orchestration and vivid melodies. Interjections from a wordless chorus - sung in this performance by award-winning British ensemble, Tenebrae - perfectly capture the celestial might of the God, Pan, as he comes to the lovers' rescue. Known for it's rich harmonic textures and expansive scoring, Daphnis et Chloé is one of Ravel's largest and most loved orchestral masterpieces. Join the London Symphony Orchestra and Chief Conductor, Sir Antonio Pappano, on this dreamlike musical journey through Greek mythology, where passion, nature and divinity intertwine. Details 1. Daphnis et Chloé~Première partie. I. Introduction et Danse religieuse 2. Daphnis et Chloé~Première partie. II. Les jeunes filles attirent Daphnis - Danse Générale 3. Daphnis et Chloé~Première partie. III. Danse grotesque de Dorcon 4. Daphnis et Chloé~Première partie. IV. Danse légère et gracieuse de Daphnis - Lyceion danse - Les pirates 5. Daphnis et Chloé~Première partie. V. Une lumière irréelle enveloppe le paysage - Danse lente et mystérieuse - Daphnis se prosterne suppliant 6. Daphnis et Chloé~Seconde partie. VI. Voix, très lointaines - Animé et très rude (Danse guerrière) - Bryaxis ordonne d'amener la captive 7. Daphnis et Chloé~Seconde partie. VII. Danse suppliante de Ch
