Performance at the Alliance Française

Name: Performance at the Alliance Française
Start: 2026-04-12T19:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-12T20:30:00-05:00
Location: L'Alliance Française de Houston

Schedule

Sun Apr 12 2026 at 07:30 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

L'Alliance Française de Houston | Houston, TX

Paris and Beyond: French influence across Europe and the Americas
French musical style - known for its elegance, color, and spirit of experimentation - has shaped composers far beyond France. From the shimmering sound world of Debussy to the rhythmic vitality of Piazzolla, Bartók, and Gershwin, this program traces how French musical ideas traveled across Europe and the Americas, inspiring diverse voices and vibrant new sounds.
Performers:
Doug DeVries, flute
Katie Hart, oboe
Samuel Park, violin
Tonya Burton, viola
Dave Connor, bass