EN
DE
IT
FR
ES
RU
JP
RO
Hamilton by Holanda and Gonzalo Rubalcaba
Order tickets
November 2025 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
From the mandolin, a stringed instrument inseparable from Neapolitan folk songs and often used in the country style, Brazilian Hamilton de Holanda has created a hybrid vehicle, both guardian of his country's musical tradition and spearheading a very contemporary fusion, where the spirit of jazz breathes. The great figures of this music have also dubbed him one of their own, notably Wayne Shorter , who declared that Miles Davis "would have loved this musician." Determined to leave his mark on this small lute that hides his playing so well, Hamilton modified it by adding two strings, thus opening up new possibilities. Now a key figure in Afro-Cuban jazz, Gonzalo Rubalcaba enchants with his playing, which is both strikingly precise and overflowing with freedom, and his piano oscillates between Caribbean roots and rhythmic explorations. De Holanda being a great admirer of Rubalcaba , it was written that their meeting would produce a rich music, doubly rooted, each respectfully bringing his culture to the other. Lyricism, diversity of harmonies and tempo, improvisations and chases : the collaboration between these two extraordinary musicians constitutes a musical event beyond categories, singularly highlighted by the superb setting of the Auditorium.
Distribution
Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Hamilton de Holanda piano , mandolin
Program and cast
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.
©
Related events