Concert: The Philae Ensemble

Concert: The Philae Ensemble

An original programme centred on the works of Gioachino Rossini.
This concert will be broadcast live on Accent4 radio.

Philae Ensemble
Conducted by Cédric Dosch
Anaïs Yvoz, mezzo-soprano
Stéphane Seban, piano

1864, Passy, Rossini’s villa
In an elegant 19th-century-inspired drawing room, Philae and his fellow performers bring Rossini’s sparkling world to life. With a mix of opera arias, piano pieces, playful banter and touches of humour, the show immerses the audience in an intimate and lively encounter.

Music and staging intertwine to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, like an invitation to the composer’s own home.

Exquisite aromas, the clink of bottles… In the kitchens, everyone is bustling about. To prepare this – impromptu – dinner, they’re pulling out all the stops! Now at the stove, now at the piano, the host savours the moment… ‘What a pleasure to see you! Would you like a drink?’ One, two, then ten – the guests have arrived… And they’re singing their hearts out!

The Philae vocal ensemble and their companions present a joyful and sparkling programme, for an evening full of light-heartedness.