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Saskia Rao-de Haas / Pandit Schubhendra Rao: Song of Water

Monday, 19 August 2024   |   19:00 - 22:30

Saskia Rao-de Haas / Pandit Schubhendra Rao: Song of Water

Território Series in partnership with Rio Cello Encounter

World premiere of ’Song of Water’ composed by Saskia Rao-De Haas and Pandit Shubhendra Rao in their performance as soloists on cello and sitar together with the Symphony Orchestra of Brasil under Stefan Geiger. 

Program:

GEORG FRIEDRICH HÄNDEL – Music for the Royal Fireworks

PANDIT SCHUBHENDRA RAO / SASKIA RAO-DE HAAS – Song of water (world premiere)

JACQUES IBERT – Divertimento for chamber orchestra

MAURICE RAVEL – My mother goose (Ma mère l’oye)

  • Composer(s) Saskia Rao-de Haas / Pandit Schubhendra Rao
  • Title(s) of the Work(s)

    Song of Water
  • Performer, Ensemble or Orchestra Symphony Orchestra of Brasil, Stefan Geiger - conductor, Pandit Shubhendra Rao - sitar, Saskia Rao-de Haas - indian 15-string cello
Date
Aug 19 2024
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Time
19:00 - 22:30
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Location
Rio de Janeiro, Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Rio de Janeiro, Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Praça Floriano, S/N - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20031-050, Brasil
Website https://theatromunicipal.rj.gov.br
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Saskia Rao

Saskia Rao-de Haas, a world-renowned cellist, composer, cultural entrepreneur, and educationalist from the Netherlands, has made a significant impact on the world of music.
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Cellist, composer and music educator Saskia Rao-de Haas has been appointed Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau by the Dutch ambassador to India, Marisa Gerards.
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