No, the Abbaye aux Dames is not just a cocoon for an old repertoire! The cultural center invites artists with more contemporary sounds as part of its creative residencies. From January 13 to 18, UssaR, recommended by the Transe Atlantique festival, benefited from a tailor-made welcome to work on new pieces with his accomplices Arthur Simonini, specialist in string arrangements, Jules Minck (guitar) and Eliot Allegrini (cello). The singer confronts his electro pop universe with more acoustic strings. The residency ends with a free audition, open to all, this Saturday January 18, at 6 p.m., at the auditorium of the Abbaye aux Dames, for forty minutes of discovery with 100% new titles, which will have seen the light of day in the week. Free entry, no reservation required.
German romanticism with the Friends of the Museums
The association of Friends of the Saintes Museums (AMS) is offering a conference, Friday January 17, on Caspar David Friedrich (1774-1840), German painter, draftsman and engraver, figure of 19th century German romantic painting.e century. The conference, hosted by the Gallia Cinéma and entitled “The Heart of Romanticism”, will be moderated by Fabrice Conan, art historian. Followed by the screening of the film at 9 p.m., “Bright Star”, by Jane Campion. Conference entry: 8 euros non-members, 5 euros AMS and Gallia members, free for under 18s. Cinema entry according to Gallia prices. Information on the AMS website: amis-musees-saintes.com or on 07 44 84 52 22.
Learn more about the calendar and genealogy
Never short of ideas, the Circle of Curiosity Lovers 17 is organizing a conference on the theme of “calendar and genealogy” this Saturday, January 18, at 3 p.m., Salle des Prizes de Chaniers. Yves Didenot will discuss this subject by developing the reasons for the existence of a calendar, its history, its origin – from Rome to modern times – but also other calendars (Chinese, Hebrew, Mayan, Muslim, etc.). It will also address history and involvement in genealogy and provide keys to understanding historical dates and calendars for genealogical research. Free entry with participation in the hat.
“Apart from that everything is bad”, yes yes
The Théâtre Clin d’Œil de Saintes freely adapted a comedy by Gilbert Leriche, “Apart from that, everything goes wrong”. The troupe will perform this Saturday, January 18, at 8:30 p.m., at the Bujoliers village hall with the Saint-Bris/Saint-Césaire festival committee. She has three performances at the Geoffroy-Martel theater, Friday January 31 and Saturday February 1 at 8:30 p.m., Sunday February 2 at 3 p.m. Prices: 8 euros; reduced, 5 euros; free under 12 years old. Reservations on 07 49 97 89 91.
-Saintes: the Harmony Orchestra, thirty years of music and joy
The New Year’s concert, launched by Pascal Dassé in 2016, is a real popular success. This year, it takes place on Sunday January 19 at the Mendès-France hall. And among the musicians, Édouard Briand, the dean, will once again play the clarinet as he has done since… the creation of the OHVS
Series credits with OHVS
The City of Saintes Harmony Orchestra is 30 years old and is celebrating it this Sunday, January 19 with its traditional New Year’s Concert. Pascal Dassé, the director of the group, and his musicians will perform music from TV series. This happens at 3 p.m. at the Mendès-France space in Saintes. Little game during the concert. It is advisable to bring a pen. Free participation.
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