« La Femme Nue d’Henry Février » – Geneva Chamber Orchestra

Description

Pierre Bernier is an ambitious man. Pierre Bernier is also — and primarily — a painter awaiting fame and the medal of honor at the Salon of painting. Pierre Bernier is enamored with Lolette, whose back he painted on a canvas that will bring him success, lifting him very high, but also very far from Lolette, who will soon be reduced to « The Nude Woman ».
This lyrical drama composed between the two wars by Henry Février addresses several themes that cross all eras: desire, others' gaze, social class change, abandonment, the role of women in art and society…
Led by an exceptional cast, Guillaume Tourniaire revives a work forgotten for nearly a hundred years where the fox trot joins epic breath, serving the drama.
"The 20th century was one of all dramas and all crossings: the upheavals still at work today, whether we speak here of aesthetic movements, everyday practices, or (r)evolutions in society, have their roots. Many works of art testify to this and have not yet passed all the tests of posterity. We are proud and eager to unveil this unpublished production!" — Raphaël Merlin
Artists - Tamara Bounazou, soprano

• Valentin Thill, tenor
• Christophe Mortagne, tenor
• Antoinette Dennefeld, mezzo-soprano
• Jean-Sébastien Bou, baritone
• Guillaume Tourniaire, direction

Highlights

• Forgotten work for nearly a hundred years
• Conducted by Guillaume Tourniaire
• Exceptional cast with renowned artists

General Information

« La Femme Nue d’Henry Février » is a lyrical drama exploring timeless themes such as desire and the role of women in art. The event will take place at Victoria Hall in Geneva, showcasing an unpublished production with a talented cast.

Location

Rue du Général-Dufour 14, 1204 Genf, Switzerland

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