Heures musicales de l'Abbaye de Lessay

Du 15 juillet au 22 août 2008

This year voice will be the predominant link between the various works performed at the 15th annual Heures Musicales festival. Among the remarkable vocal moments that await this year: a grand Baroque requiem, Bach's Mass in B minor, and an exceptionally talented American chorus.

This year's program as always includes almost five centuries of musical history, with works from the Renaissance through to the 20th century, including several contemporary composers.

The exploration of vocal music begins on July 15th in a particularly brillant way with Les Arts Florissants. Then on July 25th, Le Concert Spirituel performs two major works by Marc-Antoine Charpentier, of which Te Deum. Another important vocal event will be on August 5th with Music of the Sistine Chapel by The Sixteen.

Instrumental music will also be well represented with Le Café Zimmermann, Laurent Korcia, Les Cyclopes, two organ recitals, Skip Sempé and the closing concert with two Beethoven symphonies directed by Emmanuel Krivine.

 

Président : JEANSON Edme

Directeur : administration Marie-Agnès LEGOUBEY

Directeur artistique : DESMOULIN Nicole