“The blue note is this slight inclination of a note, played or sung, which gave all its color to the blues and then was taken up by jazz. In the collective unconscious, it is also associated with a certain poetry of the night. »
It is from this second meaning that Yann Ollivier, the new artistic director of the Dinard International Music Festival (Ille-et-Vilaine), was inspired to concoct the program for the 35e edition of this event, popular with many music lovers.
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From October 29 to November 2, concerts, meetings and an exhibition are on the agenda. This Tuesday, “American Night” with soprano Marie-Laure Garnier and pianist Célia Oneto Bensaid on stage will open this musical ball.
Throughout the week, more intimate concerts will be offered at 6 p.m. in several places in the seaside town. A meeting for families is at the heart of the program with, Thursday October 31, a “Halloween concert” proposed by pianist Ninon Hannecart-Ségal and soprano Tatiana Probst.
Closeness to the public
Also not to be missed is the “Magical Night”, on October 30. “Festival-goers will be able to discover Théo Ould, an extraordinary artistdescribes Yann Ollivier. The accordion is unfortunately often seen with disdain, but this one is truly magnificent. The evening will be very varied musically. »
Another piece of advice from the artistic director: the “Baroque Night”, scheduled for 1is November. “But all concerts have an interest and it will be interesting to see the different proposals of the artists depending on the places and timesadds Yann Ollivier. The Dinard festival is also a story of conviviality. Artists and festival-goers can exchange ideas, there is a closeness with the public that is not found everywhere. »
From October 29 to November 2, 2024in Dinard. Information and reservations on the website: www.festival-music-dinard.com
