Françoise Gazio, who currently holds the presidency, specifies: “these musicians come from Belgium especially for this event. Piet van Bockstael is the current director of Philippe Herreveghe’s Collegium Vocale. »
“A real event that will be held exceptionally in the multi-leisure room fitted out for this unique film-concert. It’s exclusive to Florida, a world premiere, confirms Françoise Gazio, with the screening of a legendary film on a score commissioned from the composer for the occasion. Christian Leroy, concert filmmaker on nearly 200 films, has composed music for numerous silent films since 1997, including “Nanouk l’Esquimau” (R. Flaherty), “Le Dernier des hommes” (FW Murnau), etc.
Second part
The evening will not be over and will move on to the second part: “music in the cinema”. The 52 musicians of the OSVS (Orchestre symphonique des Vals de Saintonge) will perform pieces from the great classics of cinema. Francis Gardré will be directing this very special session featuring film music themes. “A great first for the OSVS and Florida. »