is delighted to welcome
Ensemble Contraste Requiem, Cantique de Jean Racine, Pavane A concert dedicated entirely to Gabriel Fauré, to mark the 100th anniversary of his death.
Who are they?
What happens when art music meets popular music? The result is a delicious contrast in the name of this ensemble, created in 2000 and made up of virtuoso classical artists who have graduated from major institutions and prestigious international competitions. Decomposing classical music, mixing genres and surprising audiences with original concerts: this is the very nature of this musical group. The cult of friendship, the diversity and spontaneity of the ensemble's musicians, and the quest for their own musical arrangements all combine to produce a programme that's original, demanding and accessible to all, ranging from baroque and classical music to tango, musical comedy, jazz and contemporary creation.
THE PROGRAMME
Concert entirely dedicated to Gabriel Fauré to mark the 100th anniversary of his death.
With the following works performed:
Gabriel Fauré: Pavane, Op. 50 (arrangement based on the 1887 version)
Gabriel Fauré: Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11 (1866 version)
Gabriel Fauré: Requiem, Op. 48 (arrangement based on the 1888 and 1893 versions)
With Ensemble Contraste
(artistic director: Arnaud Thorette - musical director: Johan Farjot)
Mariamielle Lamagat - soprano
Cécile Madelin - mezzo-soprano
Étienne Duhil de Bénazé - tenor
Igor Bouin - baritone
Arnaud Thorette and Béatrice Muthelet- viola
Pauline Buet and Pauline Bartissol - cello
Johan Farjot - positive organ
In the cathedral of Saint Sacerdos in Sarlat
This historic monument, a blend of Romanesque and Gothic elements reworked over the centuries, with its imposing vaults and colourful stained glass windows, provides a majestic setting for Ensemble Contraste.
Ensemble Contraste is supported in all its concert and outreach activities by the Ministère de la Culture / Direction régionale des affaires culturelles Hauts-de-France, the Région Hauts-de-France, the Département du Pas-de-Calais, Spedidam, the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations and
the foundation De la Musique avant toute chose.
Contraste is a member of PROFEDIM, a director of FEVIS (Fédération des Ensembles Vocaux et Instrumentaux Spécialisés), an associate member of SCPP (Société civile des producteurs phonographiques) and SACEM (Société des auteurs, compositeurs et éditeurs de musique).
When?
9 August at 9pm.
Who is it?
L'Ensemble Contraste.
Where?
In the unique atmosphere of the Cathedral.
Book now for a unique musical experience!
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