Scuola Grande San Giovanni EvangelistaSan Polo, 2454, Venice, Veneto, 30125, Italy
Dates/times in Rome time zone
| Saturday 27 September 2025 | 19:30 |
Programme
| Works by Hervé (1825-1892) | ||
| Works by Offenbach, Jacques (1819-1880) | ||
| Works by Serpette, Gaston (1846-1904) | ||
| Works by Messager, André (1853-1929) | ||
| Works by Bizet, Georges (1838-1875) |
Performers
| Jennifer Courcier | Soprano |
| Éléonore Pancrazi | Mezzo-soprano |
| Enguerrand de Hys | Tenor |
| Philippe Estèphe | Baritone |
| Emmanuel Christien | Piano |
In nineteenth-century France, the composition of four-part choral pieces, for operatic or religious purposes, was an obligatory part of every composer’s training. Works for vocal quartet – for soprano, alto, tenor and bass (SATB) as soloists – were however rare.
That atypical ensemble nevertheless enables Jennifer Courcier, Éléonore Pancrazi, Enguerrand de Hys and Philippe Estèphe, accompanied by Emmanuel Christien, piano, to take a look at the history of French opéra-bouffe, from Hervé, Offenbach and Delibes to Serpette, Audran and Messager – while varying the vocal combinations. The programme they present is full of fun – and the singing is beautiful!
Concert followed by a cocktail.
© Pantan Production | Richard Nourry