This concert is a tribute to the light that returns each year with the end of winter.
The piece draws its inspiration from the medieval tradition of books of hours, richly illuminated works (intended for the faithful, not the clergy) containing prayers for each day of the year and each moment of the day.
The twelve movements are structured like the twelve hours of a half-day, in dialogue with works by the great masters of early music (Gilles Binchois, Philippe de Vitry, Guillaume de Machaut...).
Dances, prayers, love songs, lamenti (and much more besides) all seem to come to life in the light of the sun's rays.
Livre d'heures (pour un oiseau) reveals sensitive music that is both ancient and contemporary, a hymn to spring and the eternal renewal of life.
GMEM (Marseille)
Coproduction
Ville de Marseille - Opéra
Commande d'État
for assistance in writing an original musical work (PACA region)
Opéra de Marseille (Foyer Ernest Reyer)
2, rue Molière13001
Marseille
DURATION
approx. 1h00
RATES MODULATED
Full: 8€
Reduced: 6€*
*Young people aged 12-25, students, jobseekers, people on minimum social benefits, intermittent workers, seniors aged 65 and over - on presentation of proof.
Free admission for Modulations loyalty card holders (by reservation only)
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Latecomers will not be admitted to the auditorium, as some shows do not tolerate late entry - at the request of the artistic teams.
TICKET BOX
Online: gmem-cncm.mapado.com
By e-mail: billetterie@gmem.org
On site: on the day of the performance, half an hour before the show, subject to availability.
WITHIN THE MODULATIONS
What are the Modulations?
Concerts, performances, regular events...
In other words, a season organized by the GMEM.
1st semester dates:
17/09/24 - 15/10 - 19/11 - 8/12 - 17/12
2nd semester dates:
21/01/25- 18/02 - 18/03 - 23/03 - 15/04 - 11/05
Matteo Gualendi
composition
L'Instant Donné
instrumental ensemble (violin, viola, cello, flute, clarinet, piano, percussion)
and coloratura soprano