Christchurch Symphony Orchestra/Benjamin Northey
11 November, 2023, Douglas Lilburn Auditorium, Christchurch Town Hall.
Lili Boulanger Photo: Supplied
Lili Boulanger was only 24 years old when she died of tuberculous. ‘D’un Matin de Printemps’ from 1918 captures the essence of a spring morning with its light, airy melodies and vibrant rhythms. Boulanger, the first woman to win the Prix de Rome, composed this work during the last year of her life. Despite her tragically short career, her music is celebrated for its impressionistic textures and lyrical beauty.
