A tribute to Malraux: a special concert by students from the Nice Conservatoire!

A special tribute to André Malraux (1901–1976)

A writer, adventurer, member of the Resistance, statesman and great orator, André Malraux lived through the 20th century with exceptional intensity. Through a musical journey inspired by the key milestones of his life, the musicians pay tribute to this major figure of French literature and culture.
From Tomasi to Milhaud, from Landowski to Wagner, via Lorca, Jaubert, Duran and Lourie, this programme creates a dialogue between works and eras to reveal, through music, the many facets of a man passionate about art and creativity.

Michel Lethiec, clarinet
Laetitia Grisi, piano
Pierre Bensaïd, violin
Sylvia Penava, viola
Brigitte Blondeau, cello
Stéphanie Varnerin, vocals

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

The Pierre Cochereau Regional Conservatoire of the City of Nice

Founded in 1916 by the pianist Adeline Bailet, the Pierre Cochereau Regional Conservatoire in Nice celebrated its centenary in 2015. Led by Thierry Muller since 2016, the institution, situated in the superb, recently built premises on Avenue Brancolar, is now recognised for the excellence of its artistic teaching in music, dance and theatre, placing it amongst the leading conservatoires in France. Every year, it trains a large number of soloists, dancers and actors who are well-known and recognised both nationally and even internationally. It has also developed a bachelor’s degree programme in partnership with the Université Côte d’Azur, of which it is now a member. It enriches the artistic life of its region and city through collaborations with other prestigious regional arts and higher education institutions. It also has a significant international presence, continuing to forge close ties and share talent and expertise with other higher education centres.

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