Sound
Twelve notes of the chromatic scale, twelve excerpts from Arnold Schoenberg’s iconic works: In excerpts from twelve of Arnold Schoenberg’s major works, the Orchestre de Paris, singers, and a pianist compete to faithfully capture the composer’s musical diversity in a production directed by Bertrand Bonello.
Gregor is an idealist who wants to develop the uses of electricity in a revolutionary way. While he himself is not interested in profit, he is surrounded by shameless industrialists who steal and exploit his inventions. Adored and ultimately mistreated by his fellow man, the philanthropic genius will only find solace in the company of birds. Inspired by the life story of engineer Nikola Tesla as fictionalised by novelist Jean Echenoz, the third opera by composer Philippe Hersant lights up Opéra Comique. Conducting the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France and the Chœur Aedès, Ariane Matiakh draws out the poetry from this scientific adventure alongside director Clément Hervieu-Léger.
Musiques en fête has been held every summer since 2011 to kick off the Chorégies d'Orange season. This year, Musiques en fête pays tribute to cinema! Judith Chaine and Cyril Féraud will join 8,000 spectators at the Théâtre antique d'Orange for an unforgettable evening filled with the emotions and magic of the silver screen. Through the most beautiful film scores, as well as excerpts from operas, operettas, musicals, and French songs, this unique event will celebrate music with an eclectic program.
