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The Carnival of the Animals
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A Great Zoological Fantasy Narrated by Alex Vizorek
Because there is no age limit to appreciate music, discover a family-friendly program for both young and old music lovers. Le Classique du Dimanche is a one-hour event designed for family wonder: educational or participatory concerts, cine-concerts, unique projects... At the Auditorium of La Seine Musicale, classical music takes on various forms and is told from a child's perspective.
The Carnival of the Animals showcases Camille Saint-Saëns' gift for creating melodies that inspire dreams. Playful and exquisitely orchestrated, the piece blends mischief and emotion, making magic converse with comedy. Indeed, Saint-Saëns does not hesitate to parody his colleagues: Offenbach's Infernal Galop from Orpheus in the Underworld is slowed down to the pace of the Tortoises, and Berlioz's delicate Dance of the Sylphs becomes pachydermic in The Elephant. Clearly, the composer's imagination knows no bounds when it comes to delighting our ears!
Alex Vizorek, a well-known radio commentator and comedian, has composed whimsical alexandrines to accompany the characters in this amusing zoological adventure. One by one, each of them comes to life before your eyes thanks to the virtual reality drawings of illustrator Karo Pauwels.
A total artistic experience to discover, as a family, this great masterpiece and learn to recognize musical instruments while having fun and marveling!
For ages 7 and up
Program and cast
Alex Vizorek, writing and narration
Karo Pauwels, creation of visual universe and live performance
Axel de Jenlis, musical direction
Ensemble Est-Ouest, music
Dominique Cornil, arrangement for piano four hands
Gabriel Alloing, staging
Loïc de Radiguès, technical direction and lighting
Thomas Van Dorpe, sound
Thomas Jacquart, video
Miam Miam Creative Lab, creative partner
PROGRAM
Camille Saint-Saëns, The Carnival of the Animals
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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