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Rossini - The Barber of Seville
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Do you find it classic? Rossini, The Barber of Seville
Mathieu Herzog and Appassionato
Classical music is not for you? End the prejudices! Do you find it classic? is a concert format, not so classic, where conductor Mathieu Herzog and his orchestra Appassionato will uncover the secrets of the greatest composers and their works! For 1 hour and 15 minutes, the conductor directly addresses the audience and reveals the hits of classical music and the anecdotes behind their creation.
While the recipe that Rossini gave his name to (the famous tournedos!) may not be the healthiest, his music, on the other hand, has the lightness of champagne bubbles. Sparkling and intoxicating, that's what best describes it! His Barber of Seville is the best example. From disguises to misunderstandings, Rossini adorns the plot with dazzling vocalizations.
Rossini is also a genius of the stage, capable of transporting us into his universe in just a few measures, making him one of the most popular representatives of Italian opera, as evidenced by The Barber of Seville. The overture, insolent with its lively tempo and cascading melodies, immediately piques our curiosity. And here we are, hanging on to the adventures of Beaumarchais' falsely naïve and terribly endearing characters: with Figaro's help, Count Almaviva tricks Bartholo to win Rosine's heart.
Mathieu Herzog and his orchestra Appassionato are eager to reveal to you, in a concert version, the treasures of this opera composed in just two weeks and already the 17th opus of a 24-year-old musician!
QUOTE
“No one ‘dislikes’ classical music because no one dislikes music; it just needs to be made accessible and the audience accompanied.” - Mathieu Herzog
Program and cast
DISTRIBUTION
Appassionato
Mathieu Herzog, conductor
PROGRAM
Rossini, The Barber of Seville (excerpts, concert version)
La Seine Musicale
La Seine Musicale is a music and performing arts center located on Île Seguin an island on the Seine river between Boulogne-Billancourt and Sèvres, in the western suburbs of Paris, France.
Adress: La Seine Musicale, Île Seguin, 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt, France
Auditorium Patrick Devedjian
Nestled like a gem in a case of glass and wood, the Auditorium Patrick Devedjian is the centerpiece of our building. It can accommodate up to 1,150 spectators and is dedicated to acoustic music, featuring the greatest classical ensembles and musicians, foremost among them the resident orchestra: Insula orchestra.
Its appearance is open to interpretation: a bird's nest, a giant liner, "the ball"...
From the outside, its glass facade is protected and powered by a gigantic array of solar panels that moves in synchronization with the sun, overlooking the concrete liner.
From the inside, the 1,150-seat hall awakens our senses. Dedicated to classical music, jazz, and world music concerts, its light blonde wooden ceiling, cardboard tubes, and paper reveal all the secrets of the excellent acoustics of this stage.
Its Acoustics
Studied by the Nagata and Jean-Paul Lamoureux firm to ensure the best possible sound reproduction for the audience. All precautions have been taken to guarantee exceptional acoustics with the precision of a musical instrument.
Its Design
Modular, its vineyard-style arrangement creates a genuine proximity with the audience surrounding the artists. The interplay of lights, the beauty of materials (wood, mosaics, glass), and the 360° panorama are all designed to match the pleasure of the eyes with that of the ears.
Its design aims to create a sense of visual and acoustic intimacy shared between the audience and the musicians. The atmosphere of the hall is warm, with curved wooden walls and ceiling contributing to the hall’s unique sound identity. Access to the hall is provided on three levels by large suspended walkways offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. These are connected by large staircases forming a continuous promenade around the hall.
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