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Beethoven, Pastoral

VenueLa Seine Musicale
CalendarSun 15 Nov 2026
Synopsis/Details

Can we, in a single evening, celebrate Beethoven, discover a new creation, rediscover a forgotten work and be surprised by a musical mystery? That is the challenge of this program.

In Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral", whose 200th anniversary we commemorate this year, the composer expresses the feelings awakened by the landscape: the murmur of a stream, the rustic dance of a village festival, the sudden burst of a storm, and then the regained serenity.

Witnessing a world premiere is to share the thrill of a first breath, the moment when a work is born before our very ears. For this new composition entitled "Ode to Life," Alexandre Manoukian illustrates nature and climate issues through his music.

In contrast, Augusta Holmès's Night and Love unfolds with the fervor of incandescent Romanticism. Taken from Ludus pro Patria, this piece inaugurates the season dedicated to Holmès, whose composer will be celebrated throughout the year. A daring composer, Holmès transforms the night into a vibrant theater: the shadows throb with incandescent desire, the strings murmur, the winds sigh, and the orchestra ignites in a vast lyrical surge.

A touch of mystery will punctuate this program: Invitation to the Voyage, a work whose identity will only be revealed after listening. A surprise extending the concert into this world inspired by nature.

Cast

DISTRIBUTION

Félix BENATI , conductor
Orchester Colonne

Julie TERRANTI , Pre-Concert Presentation

 

PROGRAM

BEETHOVEN · Pastoral Symphony
MANOUKIAN · Ode to Life
HOLMÈS · Night and Love
INVITATION TO THE VOYAGE · A mystery work to be discovered during this concert

 

PRE-CONCERT · 3:15 PM

Why a “pre-concert” event?…

To meet, to talk, to get to know each other better.

To fully appreciate the works that will be performed, delve into the composer's era and grasp the distinctive features of their writing. Julie Terranti, a familiar voice on Radio Classique, will guide you through this historical context, revealing the secrets hidden within each masterpiece. The conductor or soloist of the concert will be present to engage in conversation with you.

THE ARCHIVES · INTERMISSION

To further extend the enjoyment of the concert, musicians from the orchestra will come to meet you to share your impressions, answer your questions, and perhaps gather your enthusiasm or surprise regarding this famous “mystery work”.

The Colonne Orchestra boasts a rich history spanning a century and a half. As such, valuable archives will be available for consultation: archives that have witnessed the performances of fabulous soloists, the creation of so many major works, and some of which date back to the time of Edouard Colonne.

Venue
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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