Pierre Boulez & Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Alban Berg, Debussy & Stravinsky

From the Cologne Philharmonic Hall, Germany (2000) Chicago Symphony Orchestra Pierre Boulez - conductor Christine Schäfer - soprano 0:57 Alban Berg - Lulu-Suite (1934) for soprano and great orchestra (excerpt) 21:02 Claude Debussy - Le Jet d’eau (1907) for soprano and orchestra 28:33 Claude Debussy - Trois Ballades de Villon (1910) for soprano and orchestra 28:33 No. 1 33:30 No. 2 37:40 No. 3 42:05 Igor Stravinsky - The Firebird (1912) for great orchestra (complete ballet music) At the opening concert of the Musik Triennale Köln 2000 the human voice plays a central role: The Soprano Christine Schäfer, who has achieved worldwide fame, will interpret works by Alban Berg and Claude Debussy. The concert is a homage to Pierre Boulez who will celebrate his 75th birthday as principal conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Watch also Daniel Barenboim in conversation with Pierre Boulez: Subscribe: #EuroartsBoulez