“Harmonie vocale” – Opera for Peace X Musée Guimet
9th October 2024A lyrical journey between France and China with Opera for Peace & Musée Guimet
On Wednesday October 16, 2024 at 19:30, Opera for Peace and Musée Guimet, Paris will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France, as well as the Year of Culture and Tourism between these two countries by presenting the concert “Harmonie vocale”.
This concert will be open to the Public – to purchase tickets and for more information, go to the website of Musée Guimet.
For one unforgettable evening, the Musée Guimet will become the stage for a cultural encounter that transcends differences and celebrates the artistic richness of the two nations through voice and a musical journey, featuring Chinese and French opera, musicians, and visual artists. The recital, more than a simple performance, is intended to be an ode to harmony and cultural excellence, a commitment to emerging artists and openness to the world.
Accompanying the singers, will be the videos by Chinese artist Huang Xiaoliang, which will be projected on the auditorium screen.
With: Xiaofang Zhao (soprano), Qirong Liang (mezzo-soprano), Axelle Saint-Cirel (mezzo-soprano), Sen Xu (tenor), Florian Sempey (baritone), Florence Boissolle (piano)
Huang Xiaoliang, visual artist
Michel El-Ghoul, artistic production director
Program:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Cosi Fan Tutte
Ah, guarda sorella– Xiaofang Zhao & Qirong Liang
Soave sia il vento – Xiaofang Zhao, Qirong Liang & Florian Sempey
Smanie implacabili – Qirong Liang
Dorabella/Guglielmo – Qirong Liang & Florian Sempey
Gaetano Donizetti, Elisir d’Amore
Prendi, per me sei libero – Xiaofang Zhao
Come sen va contento… Quanto amore – Xiaofang Zhao & Florian Sempey
Leo Delibes, Lakmé
Duo des fleurs – Xiaofang Zhao & Qirong Liang
Gaetano Donizetti, Don Pasquale
Bella siccome un angelo – Florian Sempey
Quel guardo il cavaliere – Xiaofang Zhao
Pronto io son – Xiaofang Zhao & Florian Sempey
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Don Giovanni
La ci darem la mano – Qirong Liang & Florian Sempey
Fin ch’han dal vino – Florian Sempey
Jasmine flower Chinese traditional song
Xiaofang Zhao & Qirong Liang
Georges Bizet, Carmen
Habanera – Axelle Saint-Cirel
Gioachino Rossini, Il Barbiere di Siviglia
Largo al factotum – Florian Sempey
Una voce poco fa – Qirong Liang
Dunque io son – Qirong Liang & Florian Sempey
The concert is organized in cooperation with YISHU 8 & BEHRENS.
