Bach / Beethoven - Insula orchestra

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Great masters, new masterpieces! The Italian conductor Andrea Marcon, renowned for his interpretations of the Baroque repertoire, leads Insula Orchestra in a program dedicated to German classics. From Kraus, nicknamed the "Swedish Mozart," to the brilliant Carl Philip Emmanuel Bach, Insula Orchestra tells the story of the vibrant Germanic territories at the end of the 18th century, a pivotal moment on the brink of the Beethovenian revolution.

 

The birth of the modern orchestra, exchanges between composers, the emergence of the symphonic genre—each of these three masters, in their own way, lays the foundation for the orchestra.

This concert is performed on period instruments.

Duration: 1h40 with intermission

Program and cast

PROGRAMME

Joseph Martin Kraus
Symphony in C minor

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
Symphony in E-flat major
Symphony in D major

Beethoven
Symphony No. 1

 

DISTRIBUTION

Andrea Marcon, musical direction
Insula Orchestra

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.

Seria muzicală
Laurent Blossier
© La Seine Musicale
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