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Bach Dynasty
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From Johann Sebastian Bach to his sons, Ophélie Gaillard and Pulcinella reveal all the inventiveness of a teeming musical dynasty, between tradition and audacity.
For the Bachs, music is a family affair. While this exceptional dynasty of musicians spanning seven generations still shines today thanks to Johann Sebastian, we would be wrong to eclipse the work of several of his sons who also distinguished themselves as composers. The Pulcinella Orchestra, conducted from the cello by Ophélie Gaillard, thus presents the father's very emblematic Brandenburg 3rd, as well as works by his sons Wilhelm Friedemann and Carl Philipp Emanuel, not forgetting the godfather Telemann. But a female presence was essential: that of the very sultry Anna Amalia von Preussen, protector of Carl Philipp and sister of Frederick II, this enlightened monarch and passionate flautist.
This concert is performed on period instruments.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes without intermission
Program and cast
Program
JS Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
Anna Amalia von Preussen Unpublished work
C.PE Bach Symphony No. 3 in C major
Cello Concerto in A major
W.F. Bach Symphony in F major
Telemann Excerpts from the burlesque suite from Don Quixote
Distribution
Pulcinella Ensemble
Ophélie Gaillard, cello and 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.
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