The Atlanta Freedom Bands will host the “Viva la France” concert Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Saint Mark United Methodist. Music from notable French composers will be highlighted. AFB will honor Claude Debussyâs 150th birthday during the concert, as well. Debussy’s birthday is the inspiration behind the concert.
A list of songs to be performed:
âLa Marseillaiseâ by Rouget de Lisle (an audience sing-a-long)
âOuverture Triomphaleâ by Serge Lancen
âMilitary Symphony in Fâ by François Gossec
âSuite Françaiseâ by Darius Mihauld
âGrand ChĹur DialoguĂŠâ by Eugene Gigout (for brass quintet and organ)
Overture to âLa Belle Heleneâ by Jaques Offenbach
âGirl with the Flaxen Hairâ by Claude Debussy
âFrench National DĂŠfilĂŠ Marchâ by Andre Turlet
âCarnival of the Animalsâ by Camille Saint SaĂŤns
âCan Canâ from âOrpheus in the Underworldâ by Jacques Offenbach
For more information, check out the group’s Facebook page here.