We call it Drums: film soundtracks played on luminous drums in Paris

After jazz, ballet, tango and flamenco, it's time for drums in the capital! In the heart of the Salle Jacques Higelin at MPAA Saint-Germain, in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, discover luminous percussion that will make walls and hearts vibrate, bringing to life the soundtracks of iconic films such as Star Wars, for a unique show of its kind. Two sessions, at 7.30pm and 9.30pm, await you on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

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In an evening of light and rhythm, five virtuoso drummers activate their LED-lit drums, whose light is synchronized with the beats, to create an astonishing percussion concert, through a colorful tableau that's a feast for the eyes and ears, for ages 8 and up. For almost an hour, the auditorium will tremble from one piece of music to the next, according to the different rhythms and moods they generate, recalling the emotions of the films.

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