Bach, Telemann
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Bach and Telemann illuminate this anniversary evening under the inspired direction of György Vashegyi. Between baroque brilliance and choral fervor, a concert of contrasts and splendor.
Alles Gute zum Geburtstag Johann Sebastian! The Orfeo Orchestra and the Purcell Choir celebrate Bach with a program of cantatas composed exactly 300 years ago! In this inexhaustibly rich repertoire, Bach reveals his highest inspiration “to the sole glory of God” and for the greatest pleasure of our ears. These masterpieces will be mirrored with others by a close friend of Bach, Georg Philipp Telemann, dating from the same period. An evening to be experienced under the aegis of these two great masters of sacred music.
This concert is performed on period instruments.
Duration: 2 hours with intermission
Program and cast
PROGRAM
Tůma, Miserere in F minor
Bach, Selig ist der Mann
Bach, Ich hab in Gottes Herz und Sinn
Telemann, Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten
Telemann, Jesus Christus under Heiland
Distribution
Orfeo Orchestra
Purcell Choir
György Vashegyi, 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.