The 40 musicians of the Choir of the Bordeaux Opera are in full rehearsal. They are preparing to give an exceptional concert to help the victims of the war in Ukraine. The director of the Chœur de l’Opéra did not hesitate to turn the program upside down at the Grand Théâtre to mobilize for the time of a concert organized in partnership with the French People’s Aid. To deliver a message of freedom and fraternity between peoples, the choice of songs and musicians is not the result of chance.
We chose to do pieces of Verdi that are really significant of a people who are losing everything but who resist.
Salvatore CaputoDirector of the Bordeaux Opera Choir
Next to Giuseppe Verdi (the air Oppressed homeland from Macbeth and the famous It goes thought from Nabucco)a chaconne by Johann Sebastian Bach, Mottets by Niccolò Jommelli and a Magnificat by Francesco Durante. Improvisations also on Ukrainian themes played by two guest soloists.
The Chorus of the Opéra National de Bordeaux will share the stage with two leading soloists, including the Ukrainian violinist Diana Tishchenko. The named artist Rising Star by the symphony halls of European capitals in 2021 has always been committed to the freedom of artists around the world.
Another distinguished guest, the accordionist Bruno Mauricewho studied for several years after, the Ukrainian accordion in Kiev. For this talented interpreter in France of this instrument whose name comes from a famous Slavic singer, the conflict in Ukraine is a great misfortune. Friends dear to his heart still live there.
I’m going to convey my feelings through my harmonies, in an improvisation, through breaths too, because the accordion breathes. There may be percussion, rumbling
Bruno Mauriceaccordionist
To help the victims of the war in Ukraine, members of the public will be able to make a pledge if they wish. On the occasion of this concert, the Secours Populaire Français will organize the collection of funds. The donations collected during the concert will be used to help the victims of the war in Ukraine.
The concert will take place on Saturday March 12 at 7 p.m. At the price of 10 euros and 1 euro for children under 28. Reservations on the Opera website.