The Bozeman Symphony invites audiences to revel in sweeping melodies and powerful storytelling at Lyrical Landscapes: Mahler, Walton & Clair de lune. The concerts feature internationally acclaimed baritone Lester Lynch and the Bozeman Symphonic Choir. Performances will be held Saturday, April 25th, at 7:30pm, and Sunday, April 26th, at 2:30pm. Both will be held at the Willson Auditorium in Downtown Bozeman.
The program opens with the gentle beauty of Clair de lune by Claude Debussy – French for “moonlight” and one of the composer’s most beloved works. With shimmering harmonies, unconventional scales, and flowing melodic lines, the piece creates a dreamlike atmosphere that has captivated audiences for more than a century.
Next, Lynch performs Rückert-Lieder by Gustav Mahler, a poignant five-song cycle set to poetry by German Romantic poet Friedrich Rückert. The songs trace an emotional journey from the fragrant promise of spring to reflections on solitude and a profound meditation on the soul’s darkest hour.
The program concludes with Lynch and the Bozeman Symphonic Choir in Belshazzar’s Feast by William Walton. Drawn from biblical texts, this electrifying oratorio recounts the fall of Babylon and the exile of the Jewish people through dramatic choral writing and powerful orchestral color.
Internationally celebrated for his commanding voice and emotionally charged performances, Lynch has emerged as one of the most sought-after operatic artists of the 21st century. He has appeared on the stages of many of the world’s leading opera houses and concert halls and received numerous prestigious honors, including awards from the Metropolitan Opera National Council.
Performances will be held April 25th–26th at the Willson Auditorium in Downtown Bozeman. Individual tickets are available for purchase online at www.bozemansymphony.org or by phone at (406) 585-9774. Tickets at the door based on availability. Tickets begin at $30 with student-discounted tickets available.
These concerts are made possible through the generous support of sponsors The Dovana Foundation, Calum & Tricia DeSouza, Bob & Donna Ritchie, Bruce & Kimberlie Jodar, Sharon & Michael Beehler, and Dr. Jeffrey Barish & Dr. Elaine Best. •
