Let's transport ourselves to the heart of French musical landscapes, between frivolity, pastoral spirit, and deep melancholy. Poulenc's suite Les Biches opens the evening with its sparkling cocktail of rococo elegance – the Parisian salons are never far away, Poulenc frequented them diligently! – and jazzy rhythms where woodwinds and strings engage in a lively dialogue. The Rustic Concerto then reveals all of Poulenc's boldness, which he made his calling card: Justin Taylor, a refined harpsichord magician, explores the slightest contrasts between virtuosic passages and tender melodies, while the orchestra, under the direction of the talented Lucie Leguay, weaves a fabric that is sometimes mocking, sometimes nostalgic. Chausson's Symphony in B-flat major closes the evening with its luminous gravity. A pivotal work between Wagner and Debussy, it unfolds an ardent lyricism, from the dark tremors of the adagio to the cyclic exaltation of the finale. Cheerfully vacillating between gallant spirit and romantic depth, this concert is an invitation to bucolic dreaming. Duration: ±1h40 with intermission. Program Francis Poulenc (1899 – 1963) • Les Biches Suite, FP 36b • Rustic Concerto for harpsichord and orchestra FP 49 Ernest Chausson (1855 – 1899) Symphony in B-flat major opus 20
Event from the official Montpellier agenda; location: Montpellier Tourist Office; address: Opéra Comédie, 34000, Montpellier.
Source: Agenda Montpellier