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Sacred Stories
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Immerse yourself in the expressive world of sacred stories from the 17th century with this program that highlights the works of Ferrandini, Charpentier, and Purcell, who masterfully elevated this musical genre with passion and contrast.
Purcell's smallest oratorio, The Witch of Endor, takes us to the encounter between Saul, Samuel, and the Witch of Endor. Eloquence reigns here with fervor and intensity.
Charpentier, a prolific composer of sacred stories, offers us a quintessential French piece: Le Reniement de Saint-Pierre, a work that perfectly reflects the essence of the genre.
In their search for rare works, the ensemble Il Caravaggio will present the rare Il Pianto di Maria by Ferrandini, an expressive musical interpretation of the Virgin's lament at the foot of the cross: how much theater there is in this music!
This concert is performed on period instruments.
Program and cast
Duration: 1h10 without intermission
Program
Purcell:
The Witch of Endor
When Orpheus Sang
Ferrandini:
Il pianto di Maria
Charpentier:
Le reniement de Saint-Pierre H. 424
Cast
Apolline Raï-Westphal, soprano
Anna Reinhold, mezzo-soprano
Laura Jarrell, mezzo-soprano
Mathias Vidal, haute-contre
Jordan Mouaissia, taille
Guilhem Worms, bass
Ensemble Il Caravaggio
Camille Delaforge, conductor
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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