One of the major events of the 2023 season in Paris is undoubtedly the groundbreaking concert featuring tenor Rolando Villazón and harpist Xavier de Maistre. The event, presented by the Philharmonie de Paris, will take place on November 10, 2023 at the Grande salle Pierre Boulez.
Entitled"Serenata Latina", this recital, lasting around 1h30, offers a musical exploration of Latin America, combining mystery, joy and melancholy. The selection of works includes compositions by Luis Antonio Calvo, Antonio Estévez, Manuel de Falla, Alberto Ginastera, Carlos Guastavino, Eduardo Sánchez de Fuentes and Yvette Souviron, among others.
Rolando Villazón, renowned for his sunny timbre, captivates audiences with his ability to shine in a wide variety of repertoires, from bel canto to popular music. Born in Mexico and now a naturalized French citizen, he will share the stage with virtuoso harpist Xavier de Maistre, whose talents as an arranger are much in demand for this event. The program is a perfect blend of traditional songs and melodies for piano and lyric voice, with a few surprises thrown in for good measure.
The focus is on Latin American countries, with Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Cuba and Spain represented in this musical journey. Emblematic composers include Argentine composer Alberto Ginastera, renowned for his rich and innovative fusion of folk motifs and modernist approaches, and Spanish composer Manuel de Falla, whose work on Andalusian folklore left an indelible mark on Spanish classical music.
The Philharmonie de Paris thus promises a unique evening of classical music, where audiences will be transported to Latin America by Rolando Villazón's warm, passionate voice, accompanied by the pure, crystalline tones of Xavier de Maistre's harp. This concert will be both an exploration of the musical diversity of Latin America, and an opportunity for these two world-renowned artists to share a repertoire they particularly cherish.
Rendezvous on November 10, 2023 at the Grande Salle Pierre Boulez in the Philharmonie de Paris for an unforgettable musical evening. This Latin-American nocturnal serenade promises to reveal unprecedented colors, bringing warmth and originality to the Parisian scene.
For Parisian audiences and classical music lovers alike, Rolando Villazón and Xavier de Maistre's"Serenata Latina" concert represents an indispensable milestone in the 2023 cultural season. Save the date and don't miss this memorable event.
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Dates and Opening Time
On November 10th, 2023
Starts at 08:00 p.m.
Location
Philharmonie de Paris
221 Avenue Jean Jaurès
75019 Paris 19
Access
Metro line 5 "Porte de Pantin" station
Prices
À partir de: €51.7
