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Dvořák, Symphony No. 9 From the New World
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Find it classic? Dvořák, Symphony No. 9 "From the New World"
Mathieu Herzog and Appassionato
Classical music not for you? Time to shed those prejudices! Find it classic? is a concert format that's not so classic, where conductor Mathieu Herzog and his orchestra Appassionato will unveil the secrets of the greatest composers and their works! For 1 hour and 15 minutes, the conductor speaks directly to the audience, revealing classical music hits and the anecdotes behind their creation.
Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, known as the New World Symphony, was composed while the musician was staying in the United States. The theme of its first movement, heroic and powerful, will certainly sound familiar as it has been embraced by popular culture. Among its many adaptations is Serge Gainsbourg’s use of it as a "sample" in his song Initials B.B. Or John Williams' Jaws theme: transformed but still recognizable, its characteristic rhythm creates an unsettling effect!
With its conquering spirit, the New World Symphony is driven by an orchestral narrative full of flair and tinged with nostalgia. Indeed, Dvořák draws from the melodies and folk dances of his native Bohemia.
From the shores of Europe to the mysterious and still unexplored lands of America, join Mathieu Herzog and his orchestra Appassionato in discovering a classic music legend!
Program and cast
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Appassionato
Mathieu Herzog, conductor
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Dvořák, Symphony No. 9 "From the New World"
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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