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French Masters: Ravel, Debussy & Tailleferre

March 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM – The Music Center at Strathmore 

Andrew Grams, conductor
Bridget Kibbey, harp

PROGRAM

Germaine Tailleferre, Overture

Germaine Tailleferre, Harp Concertino
     I. Allegretto
     II. Lento
     III. Rondo
Bridget Kibbey, harp

Claude Debussy, Dances Sacred and Profane
     I. Danse sacrée: Très modéré
     II. Danse profane: Modéré
Bridget Kibbey, harp

INTERMISSION

Maurice Ravel, Mother Goose
     I. Prélude
     II. Danse du rouet et scène
     III. Pavane de la belle au bois dormant
     IV. Les entretriens de la belle et de la bête
     V. Petit poucet
     VI. Laideronnette, impératrice des pagodes
     VII. Le jardin féerique

This program will run approximately 1 hours and 30 minutes.

We invite everyone to a post-concert discussion with Andrew Grams, Bridget Kibbey, and NatPhil Orchestral Futurist in Residence Lorenna Garcia, moderated by NatPhil Director of Learning & Engagement Dr. Kimia Hesabi. After the concert, please relocate to the orchestra level to participate.


This concert was made possible in part by generous financial support from Season Sponsors Ed Brinker & Jane Liu and Kathleen Knepper.

Meet the Conductor
Meet the Artists
The National Philharmonic Orchestra
2025-2026 NatPhil Philanthropic Support
National Philharmonic Board of Directors
National Philharmonic Administration
Image for French Masters: Ravel, Debussy & Tailleferre
French Masters: Ravel, Debussy & Tailleferre

March 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM – The Music Center at Strathmore 

Andrew Grams, conductor
Bridget Kibbey, harp

PROGRAM

Germaine Tailleferre, Overture

Germaine Tailleferre, Harp Concertino
     I. Allegretto
     II. Lento
     III. Rondo
Bridget Kibbey, harp

Claude Debussy, Dances Sacred and Profane
     I. Danse sacrée: Très modéré
     II. Danse profane: Modéré
Bridget Kibbey, harp

INTERMISSION

Maurice Ravel, Mother Goose
     I. Prélude
     II. Danse du rouet et scène
     III. Pavane de la belle au bois dormant
     IV. Les entretriens de la belle et de la bête
     V. Petit poucet
     VI. Laideronnette, impératrice des pagodes
     VII. Le jardin féerique

This program will run approximately 1 hours and 30 minutes.

We invite everyone to a post-concert discussion with Andrew Grams, Bridget Kibbey, and NatPhil Orchestral Futurist in Residence Lorenna Garcia, moderated by NatPhil Director of Learning & Engagement Dr. Kimia Hesabi. After the concert, please relocate to the orchestra level to participate.


This concert was made possible in part by generous financial support from Season Sponsors Ed Brinker & Jane Liu and Kathleen Knepper.

Meet the Conductor
Meet the Artists
The National Philharmonic Orchestra
2025-2026 NatPhil Philanthropic Support
National Philharmonic Board of Directors
National Philharmonic Administration