This week, France Télévisions offers us a journey through the ages, to meet legendary personalities. We will cross paths with the great Joséphine Baker, Claude Nougaro and even the virtuoso Sofiane Pamart. A place of honor will be given to the world of music and particularly to the younger generation with “Taratata” and “La Fête de la chanson française”. We will be amazed!
A modern and activist icon
Unreleased podcast
“Josephine”… Portrait of a free and inspiring woman
Available on the La1ere.fr website and app
Podcasts are definitely popular at the moment! Here is a new one, available in the form of a audio series dedicated to the great Josephine Baker (1906-1975). Through 9 episodes enriched with unpublished archives and testimonies from relatives and specialists, Cécile Poss (RTBF) tells the life of the woman who, on November 30, 2021, entered the Pantheon.
A tireless activist, fighting for her rights and her freedom, Joséphine used dancing and singing as her main weapons. She has become an essential feminist figure in Roaring Twenties. Even today, this artist with an extraordinary destiny continues to inspire the younger generation…
An audio series produced by Cécile Poss
Broadcast by Bao-Anh Dinh
A production MFP
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A French “singspiel”
The Rape from the Seraglio 2024
Tuesday December 17 at 9 p.m. on Culturebox and on france.tv
Filmed at theRoyal Opera of the Palace of Versailles in May 2024, the comic opera The Abduction from the Seraglio was a hit! The director Michel Fau takes up the tradition of the “singspiel”, an opera which alternates between songs and long spoken dialogues, to offer it in a French version, accessible to all.
The plot takes place in a harem in Ottoman Türkiye. A Spanish nobleman named Belmonte sets out to save Constanzehis beloved, held prisoner in the pasha’s seraglio Selim. This work of Mozartperformed by theRoyal Opera Orchestra led by Gaetan Jarryis thus enhanced by a decor made of painted canvases and shimmering costumes. A pleasure for the senses!
Filmed at theRoyal Opera at the Palace of Versailles in May 2024
An achievement of Colin Laurent
A production Camera Lucida
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An audiovisual creation dedicated to the work of Nougaro
Immortal Nougaro
A tribute concert to a legendary artist
Wednesday December 18 at 9 p.m. on Culturebox and on france.tv
The National Audiovisual Institute (INA) offers us heritage concerts to pay tribute to the great voices who have left their mark on the world of French song. THE June 25, 2024the Grand Rex of Paris therefore welcomed an exceptional creation dedicated to the timeless work of Claude Nougaro.
Under the musical direction of Mathias Malzieuaround twenty artists from the current scene revisit the repertoire of this iconic poet. Thanks to an immersive scenography supported by restored and expanded archives, the singer’s texts and melodies come back to life… Just moving!
Captured on June 25, 2024 at the Grand Rex, Paris
An achievement ofAlexandre Buisson
A production WHEN, Territories and Diversification Department, Bertrand Maire, Yasmine Boucherat, Joelle Abinader et Neutra Production
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Young classical virtuosos
Prodigies
From Thursday December 19 at 9:05 p.m. on France 2 and on france.tv
This is THE event not to be missed as the end-of-year holidays approach. Prodigiesthe show presented by Faustine Bollaertis making its comeback with a jury that is as prestigious as ever. A 11e season sponsored by Sofiane Pamartone of the greatest pianists of his generation. Once again, these are 24 young talents aged 8 to 15 who will perform on stage and try to win their place in the grand final.
These classical virtuosos compete in three disciplines: singing, dancing and playing a musical instrument. The conductor Zahia Ziouani and his orchestra Fun will have the difficult task of supporting this young generation. Emotions and thrills guaranteed!
A show hosted by Faustine Bollaert
Made by Franck Broqua et Tristan Carne
Accompanied by the prestigious jury formed by Marie-Claude Pietragalla, Julie Fuchs et Gautier Capuçon
A production Endemol France, Jean-Louis Blot et Nicolas Missoffe
In partnership with France Blue
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We celebrate music to the fullest!
Taratata 100% live
Nagui receives Shaka Ponk, Philippe Katerine, The Warning and many other artists…
Friday December 20 at 11 p.m. on France 2 and on france.tv
Another great musical and artistic moment not to be missed: the evening Taratata 100% live ! As always, the show brings together big names in music and revelations. Headlining this year will be the electrifying rock group Shaka Ponk who will offer us a final performance before going their separate ways.
The program will also leave room for Philippe Katerine, The Warning, Zazie, Sun Brutal Pop or even Serge Rezvani. Of course, there will be “artist confidences” breaks with Naguiintimate and touching moments at the same time. We’re going to have an unforgettable evening…
A show hosted by Nagui
Made by Gerard Pullicino
A production Banijay Production Media
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A show celebrating its 60th anniversary
The French Song Festival
Hosted by Laury Thilleman and André Manoukian
Friday December 20 at 9:05 p.m. on France 3 and on france.tv
It’s a party France 3 ! But not just any one, that of French song, with Laury Thilleman et André Manoukian. The evening will be unforgettable, especially as this essential show is celebrating its 60th anniversary!
On the program for this grandiose show: duets, solos, improv, performances and memorable scenes. We will hear Jean-Louis Aubert, Barbara Says, Julien Doré or even Santa…a great show!
A show hosted by Laury Thilleman et André Manoukian
Made by Lionel Chabert
A production Dégel Prod
In partnership with France Blue
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An unforgettable Christmas evening
A castle as a gift
On France 3 on Saturday December 21 at 8:40 p.m. and france.tv
The antennas of France Televisions are mobilizing to offer us wonderful end-of-year celebrations with an exceptional program. Saturday December 21 at 8:40 p.m., France 3 diffuse A castle as a gifta show presented by André Manoukianaccompanied by Bruno Solo.
The duo sets out to discover the Chenonceau castle and will prepare a Christmas meal for prestigious guests! And who will be invited to this mysterious evening? Nicoletta, Julien Cohen, Joseph Kamel, Jean-François Boucher et Christelle Brua Of course !
A show Here Center-Val de Loire
Presented by André Manoukian et Bruno Solo
A production Morgane Production et France Televisions
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