September 11, 2026
Honoring Our Heroes
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW
A French Musical Potpourri
About the Performance
Experience the elegance, color, and imagination of French music in A French Musical Potpourri, a program filled with unforgettable orchestral masterpieces. The evening opens with the youthful brilliance of Georges Bizet’s Symphony in C and continues with the sparkling charm of Francis Poulenc’s Concerto for Two Pianos, featuring acclaimed pianists Dr. Michael Baron and Priscila Navarro. Each work captures a distinctive facet of the French musical spirit, from graceful classical clarity and playful sophistication to rich impressionistic color. The program concludes with Claude Debussy’s breathtaking La Mer, a landmark orchestral masterpiece that paints the sea through shimmering textures, surging motion, and extraordinary instrumental color. Together, these works transport audiences on an elegant and vivid musical journey unlike any other.
6:00 p.m. — Doors open; 6:30 p.m. — Pre-concert presentation; 7:30 p.m. — Concert begins.
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BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE
Frequently Asked Questions
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What works are included in A French Musical Potpourri?
The program features Bizet’s Symphony in C, Poulenc’s Concerto for Two Pianos, and Debussy’s La Mer.
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Who are the featured pianists?
Dr. Michael Baron and Priscila Navarro are featured in Poulenc’s Concerto for Two Pianos.
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What is Debussy’s La Mer?
La Mer is an impressionistic orchestral masterpiece that evokes the changing movement, light, and power of the sea.
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When and where is the concert?
The concert is scheduled for Wednesday, March 3, 2027, at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers.
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Is there a pre-concert presentation?
Yes. The working schedule lists a 6:30 p.m. presentation before the 7:30 p.m. concert.
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Where will tickets be sold?
Tickets can be purchased through the Barbara B Mann Website.
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Is this a good concert for someone who enjoys visual, atmospheric music?
Yes. Debussy’s La Mer is especially celebrated for its vivid orchestral color and evocative sound world.
