Pianist Lise Khatib makes the music of female composers resonate

Pianist Lise Khatib will play works by “Revolutionary and Romantic Composers” on Saturday, November 23 in the exceptional setting of the Château de la Douve in Bourg-d’Iré. She is the guest of the Association for the preservation and development of the Combrée college.

How did you choose the theme for this concert?

Lise Khatib : “They are revolutionary composers, because Hélène de Montgeroult and Julie Candeille lived during the French Revolution. Part of their lives stems from these events. Late 18th century^e-early 19th century^ethey opened towards romanticism. Fanny Mendelssohn, at the heart of romanticism (1805-1847) and Mel Bonis (1858-1937), post-romantic, broke the rules. They made a revolution which gradually led to the emancipation of women and their possibilities to compose and create. When I started playing Mel Bonis, people were interested in listening to an all-female program. I completed with these composers who inspired me. They cover everything…