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Berlioz And Schumann

VenueLa Seine Musicale
CalendarFri 26 Feb 2027 - Sat 27 Feb 2027
Synopsis/Details

Between inner darkness and rediscovered light, Insula orchestra explores the contrasts of Robert Schumann's universe.

The overture to Manfred , based on Byron's poem, opens the evening with the torments of a solitary hero struggling with himself. Berlioz's Les Nuits d'été then creates a more intimate interlude: set to poems by Théophile Gautier, Marie-Andrée Bouchard-Lesieur's "velvet voice" ( Diapason ) unfolds in a delicate orchestration, enhanced by period instruments. Love, absence, memory: each melody paints an inner landscape.

After these nocturnal wanderings, the Symphony No. 3 "Rhenish" broadens the horizon like a luminous dawn – carried by the inspiration of the Rhine and the collective momentum of the orchestra.

At the helm of Insula orchestra, Laurence Equilbey brings to this program her intimate knowledge of the romantic repertoire on period instruments – a group she founded and has led for over ten years with a level of rigor and passion recognized throughout the European scene.

Cast

PROGRAM

R. SCHUMANN
Manfred, Overture
to Symphony No. 3 "Rhenish"

BERLIOZ
Summer Nights

 

DISTRIBUTION

Marie-Andrée Bouchard-Lesieur , mezzo-soprano
; Insula Orchestra;
Laurence Equilbey , conductor

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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