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Mendelssohn, Symphony No 4
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You think it's classical? Mendelssohn, Symphony No. 4 “Italian”
Mathieu Herzog and Appassionato
Is classical music not for you? Time to put those prejudices aside! You think it's classical? is a concert format that’s not so classical, 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, introducing the hits of classical music and the anecdotes behind their creation.
You probably know Mendelssohn's Wedding March, which traditionally accompanies the bride to the church, leading you to conclude that his music is pompous. But wait until you hear his Italian Symphony! Two halls, two atmospheres: it pulses, it vibrates, and it transports you! The orchestra is so refined and delicate that you can clearly distinguish the families of instruments, just like the different planes in a perspective.
The young Félix (20 years old when he composed this work!) received a humanistic education and traveled across Europe. Enthralled by the beauties of Italy, its ancient ruins, and the painters of the Renaissance, he composed a dazzling score that reflects the delight of a young musician discovering new horizons. A joyful score brimming with melodies and featuring rhythms of Neapolitan dances.
Mathieu Herzog and his orchestra Appassionato unveil this masterpiece of classical music.
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Appassionato
Mathieu Herzog, conductor
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Mendelssohn, Symphony No. 4 "Italian"
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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