Set sail on a musical voyage with the RCM Philharmonic in a concert themed around the sea, featuring Debussy’s majestic seascape, La mer, alongside the most threatening two-note film music motif ever composed...
Ben Palmer conductor
RCM Philharmonic
Ravel - Une barque sur l’océan
Missy Mazzoli - Violent, Violent Sea
John Williams - Jaws: Suite
Debussy - La mer
Set sail on a musical voyage with the Royal College of Music Philharmonic in a concert themed around the sea and culminating in Debussy’s majestic seascape, La mer – which he worked on while he was staying in Eastbourne.
Captaining the ship is conductor Ben Palmer, who directs a programme that evokes every facet of the ocean, from lapping waves to ferocious storms. Ravel sets the scene with the sparkling colours of Une barque sur l’océan, inspired by a cruise on a friend’s yacht.
American composer Missy Mazzoli has been praised for her ‘apocalyptic imagination’, audible in her dramatic seascape – but, thanks to John Williams’ iconic score, things take an even more sinister turn with the most threatening two-note motif ever composed...
This performance is generously supported by the RCM Performance Programme Syndicate
Prince Consort Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2BS, UK
Would you like to experience rock history up close? Visit the RCM Museum beforehand to see Kurt Cobain's legendary Martin guitar on display for the first time in Europe, in an exhibition celebrating the enduring influence of Nirvana. Last entry 4pm.
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