Page 20 - Phil Great Collaborations March 2024 digital program book

PROGRAM NOTES

is the Polish word for cattle).
Maurice Ravel’s orchestration is famous for its colorful effects (piccolo chicks,
dark winds for Orthodox chant), memorable solo writing (the trumpet-led
promenade), and masterful dramatic sweep. When commissioning Ravel,
Serge Koussevitsky stipulated that he would be the only conductor allowed
to conduct it for several years. He arranged with the publishers of the
original piano suite to publish this version himself, which in turn led to many
other versions for orchestra composed while he held the rights to Ravel’s
groundbreaking, unforgettable work.

Support the Phil

The Phil is your orchestra! Donate today to directly benefit the
organization and enhance your own experience as a member of the
audience. Individual donors are the true heroes of the orchestra, as ticket
sales cover only half of our concert costs. Donors like you help us to
reach new audiences across the South Shore while keeping our concerts
accessible and ticket prices affordable. Thank you for your support!

Some of the ways you can support artistic excellence:
• Donate to the Phil Fund
• Support the Scholarship Fund
• Become a concert sponsor
• Make a gift in honor or memory of a loved one
• Include the Phil in your will or estate plans
• Attend a Phil concert as a corporate outing
• Share the joy by bringing friends to a concert!

Make a difference at plymouthphil.org/support | 508.746.8008

c
a
hestr
18 Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra
18
Plymouth Philharmonic Or