Through this program, enriched with works by Shostakovich and a contemporary creation by Philippe Hersant, the public will be invited to explore contrasting visions of light and darkness, a dialogue between the past and the present.
The Blue Hour is a project born from the desire of violinist Marianne Piketty to unite two opposing visions, but united by timeless values: the luminous music of Hildegard of Bingen, abbess and visionary of the 12th century, and the Funeral concert by Karl Amadeus Hartmann, German composer fiercely opposed to Nazism.
His 1939 concerto is both a cry against human blindness and a message of hope, revealing a deep faith in the future of humanity.
Mysticism and hell
To enrich this dialogue, Philippe Hersant composed A Vision of Hildegarda piece commissioned by Marianne Piketty, which links these two worlds: Hildegard’s mystical vision and Hartmann’s vision of hell.
Finally, two pieces for string octet by Dimitri Shostakovich – composed when he was only 18 years old – will complete this program.
This concert was nominated for the Victoires de la Musique Classique 2021 in the “Recording” category.
It will be performed by an ensemble of nine musicians: Marianne Piketty (solo violin), Valentin Seignez-Bacquet, Laurent Pellegrino, Juliette Leroux, Elsa Moatti (violins), Léa Paci, Alix Gauthier (violas), Laure-Hélène Michel (cello) , Sylvain Courteix (double bass).
This evening is free. Reservation required online.
