Trois Femmes de légende: Ophélie

On the 8 March 2015, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, under the direction of Jessica Cottis, performed and recorded a concert in honor of the International Women's Day, in Cardiff. The program showcased three orchestral works by Mel Bonis, the from the collection Trois Femmes de légende: “Cléopâtre,” “Ophélie,” and “Salomé.” The program also included performance of compositions by other women composers, as follows the list: • Augusta Holmès, Andromède • Lili Boulanger, D'un matin de printemps • Germaine Tailleferre, Concerto for Two Pianos, Mixed Chorus, Saxophones and Orchestra • Cécile Chaminade, Konzertstücke • Mel Bonis, Trois Femmes de légende pour orchester Newspaper reviews of the concert: http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/late... https://www.theguardian.com/music/201... Video created by Andressa Gonçalves Vidigal