Poulenc - Aubade for piano & orchestra, Laurence Matheson (piano), Wissam Boustany (conductor)

In April 2015 Wissam Boustany gave his third residency at the Australian National Academy of Music in Melbourne, Australia, one of the finest musical institutions worldwide. An intense week of chamber music and masterclasses focusing on the works of Francis Poulenc culminated in a prestigious concert and Wissam was invited to conduct a performance of Poulenc's masterpiece "Aubade", his concerto for piano and 18 instruments, originally conceived as a choreographed work. Apart from the perceptive, sensitive and energetic playing of soloist Laurence Matheson, this also proved to be a profound experience for Wissam himself: this performance turned out to be his 'unofficial debut' as a conductor, after which he resolved to develop this fascinating side of music-making, adding a new dimension to his activities as flute soloist and teacher. Laurence Matheson - piano Wissam Boustany - conductor Australian National Academy of Music