John Williams & Hans Zimmer Odyssey on November 22 at the Capitole in Champagne

A daring orchestra explores film music differently. On November 22, the Curious Orchestradirected by Daniel Sicard, presents a show inspired by the masterpieces of John Williams and Hans Zimmer at the Capitole de Châlons-en-Champagne.

The Curious Orchestra: a unique artistic exploration

The Orchester Curieux stands out for its ability to shake up the traditional codes of classical music. Made up of fifteen young musicians, mainly Parisians, this ensemble offers performances that are out of the ordinary, marked by a theatrical and immersive approach. Daniel Sicard, the conductor and artistic director, explains that the orchestra seeks to arouse curiosity and surprise its audience with concerts where the musical interpretation is enriched with visual and participatory elements. The group has notably played at the foot of glaciers to raise awareness about their protection, and regularly collaborates with artists from other genres such as rappers and electro DJs.

John Williams and Hans Zimmer: universes revisited

The concert John Williams & Hans Zimmer Odyssey offers a dive into the world of these two emblematic composers. Despite their different styles, Daniel Sicard highlights common points between them, particularly in their fascination with spatial and epic themes. John Williams, known for iconic music such as Star Warsis often associated with grandiose orchestrations, while Hans Zimmer, composer of Interstellarintegrates modern and electronic elements. The Orchester Curieux does not simply reproduce this music but transforms it into a complete scenographic experience, where musicians and audience are involved in an interactive story.