Scénographies d’Edward Hopper

Graciane Finzi
World premiere: 2013

Combining projections of Edward Hopper’s paintings with settings of Claude Esteban’s poetic writings on the canvases, Graciane Finzi’s mélologue offers wonderful glimpses into a bygone world as seen through the eyes of America’s most famous realist painter.

A pageant of music, poetry and image… A very refined result.

 

Cover CD Pictures of America (c) Bernard Martinez

 

Devised by star soprano Natalie Dessay, conductor Claire Gibault and composer Graciane Finzi, Pictures of America takes us on a journey through Edward Hopper’s world, with music by Graciane Finzi, and Samuel Barber, and a selection of American songs and Broadway classics. CD released by Sony Classical in 2016.

 

 

artistic team

videomaker Pierre Dupouey

programme

BARBER
| Adagio
GRACIANE FINZI (1945 – )

| Scénographies d’Edward Hopper

  • 08/06/2018
    Le Pin Galant, Mérignac
  • 26/08/2018
    Festival de Stresa, Italie
  • 19/12/2016
    Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris
  • 05/02/2017
    Gare du Midi, Biarritz
  • 15/12/2016
    Palais des Congrès et de la Culture, Le Mans
  • 26/11/2016
    Arsenal de Metz
  • 22/11/2015
    Opéra de Nice
  • 01/10/2015
    Théâtre des Quinconces, Le Mans
  • 15/04/2015
    Philharmonie de Paris - Cité de la musique
A pageant of music, poetry and image... A very refined result.
Le Monde

technical specs

⏱ Duration | 1h
📽 Projection of painting by Edward Hopper
🎻 Forces | narrator, conductor, 11 musicians

contact

ANAÏS SMART
anais.smart@parismozartorchestra.com
+33 6 43 24 61 79

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.