Who was Iannis Xenakis? An innovative artist to (re)discover at the Philharmonie de Paris
“I was born twenty-five centuries too late” confided Iannis Xenakis. Yet this lover of Greek antiquity was resolutely modern, to the point of reinventing music and creating new architectural forms. Architect, engineer, composer, mathematician… Xenakis was all these things at once, which makes him a particularly atypical artist. On the occasion of the centenary of […]
At the macLYON: 4 new contemporary art exhibitions to discover
Lyon’s charm lies in its pralines, its traboules and… its museum of contemporary art, the “macLYON“. Yes! I classify this museum on the same level as the pralines, that’s how much I love this amazing cultural place. What strikes you about this museum is its openness. It is open to the public, to local and […]
The Departure of the Infantrymen at the Paris Eastern train station: Albert Herter’s tribute painting to his son
Today we are interested in a painting that is not exhibited in a museum or an art gallery but… in the Eastern Train Station in Paris! And this hanging owes nothing to chance. The painting “Le départ des poilus, août 1914” (The Departure of the Infantrymen, August 1914) by the American painter Albert Herter reminds […]
Versailles Palace inspires electronic music
To discover the sound heritage of Versailles: this is the objective of the “cartes blanches électro” that the most famous château in France has been organising for three editions now. 350 years after Lully, Versailles continues to inspire musicians who draw on the richness of the castle’s “sounds” to compose their melodies. Nowadays, electro composers […]
February playlist: 15 new tracks to listen to
Like every month, Culturez-vous offers a selection of music chosen from the latest releases. In this 86th playlist, 15 new tracks to discover, with : Cats on Trees, Yael Naim & Albin de la Simone, Lonny, Laurent Bardainne, Tirgre d’Eau Douce and Bertrand Belin, Florent Marchet, Pauline Bisou, Teho, Lesneu, A Panda Do Sol, Emma […]
At the Philharmonie de Paris, take your first steps towards a classical concert
Classical music is surrounded by a lot of preconceived ideas: too expensive, too elitist, too boring… However, classical music is much more accessible than we think. So how to choose a classical music concert without taking risks? The Philharmonie de Paris has set up a “first steps” offer: a selection of great classics at special […]