French Impressions

Name: French Impressions
Start: 2024-10-12T18:00:00+02:00
Location: St Francis Anglican - Parkview

Schedule

Sat Oct 12 2024 at 06:00 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

St Francis Anglican - Parkview | Johannesburg, GT

Join us for an enchanting evening as we present “French Impressions,” a concert celebrating the rich heritage of French choral music. This captivating programme features pieces that showcase the beauty, depth, and emotional power of French vocal artistry.
The concert opens with the serene and lyrical music of Gabriel Fauré, setting a contemplative and uplifting tone before journeying back to the Renaissance with Pierre Passereau, whose lively compositions offer playful energy and vibrant melodies.
Maurice Duruflé brings a meditative and spiritual dimension with his exquisite harmonies and Gregorian chant influences while Claude Le Jeune adds a touch of joy and rhythmic vitality with his intricate polyphony. Francis Poulenc, a member of the early 20th-century group Les Six, highlights his mastery in blending simplicity with complexity, creating deeply moving and technically brilliant music.
Claude Debussy, one of the most influential composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, brings a touch of impressionism with his rich textures and harmonic colours before the concert concludes with a modern choral gem by Morten Lauridsen, whose lyrical beauty and contemporary appeal blend seamlessly with the French tradition.
“French Impressions” promises to be a captivating journey through the finest French choral masterpieces. Book now to join us for an unforgettable night of French choral splendour!