Event: Fauré by Nature – Cyrille Dubois (tenor) & Tristan Raës (piano)
Date: Sunday, 11 May 2025
Time: 7:30 PM BST
Venue: Wigmore Hall, London
Streaming platform: Wigmore Hall
Access: Free live stream
Programme:
- Georges Bizet: Chanson d’avril, Le matin, Après l’hiver, Douce mer, La coccinelle
- Ernest Chausson: Printemps triste, Le colibri, Le temps des lilas
- Gabriel Fauré: Le papillon et la fleur, Mai, L’aurore, Automne, Aurore, La rose, Dans la forêt de septembre
- Hedwige Chrétien: Petits poèmes du bord de l’eau
- Joseph Guy Ropartz: Odelettes
- Maurice Ravel: Histoires naturelles
✨ About the Performance
In this recital, tenor Cyrille Dubois and pianist Tristan Raës present a program that delves into the themes of nature and its poetic expressions in French mélodie. The concert features works by composers such as Bizet, Chausson, Fauré, Chrétien, Ropartz, and Ravel, highlighting the rich tapestry of French art song. This performance is part of Wigmore Hall’s Gabriel Fauré centenary celebrations, offering audiences a chance to experience the nuanced interpretations of Dubois and Raës, who have been acclaimed for their recordings of Fauré’s complete songs.
🔍 Overview: Cyrille Dubois & Tristan Raës
Cyrille Dubois is a distinguished French tenor known for his clarity of tone and expressive interpretations. A graduate of the Paris Conservatoire, he has performed with major opera houses and orchestras worldwide, earning accolades for his versatility in both operatic and recital repertoire.
Tristan Raës, a French pianist and alumnus of the Paris Conservatoire, is celebrated for his sensitive accompaniment and chamber music collaborations. He has partnered with numerous vocalists and instrumentalists, bringing a deep understanding of the French mélodie tradition to his performances.
Together, Dubois and Raës have established a formidable duo, particularly noted for their interpretations of French art song. Their collaboration brings a fresh perspective to the repertoire, combining scholarly insight with emotive performance.
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