16 July – 8.30pm
“L’Epouse du Soleil or Well, sing, Maintenon! ”
A recital that will be performed by a trio including two opera performers! A must-see!
Enraged Opera Trio
Anne Pareuil, mezzo alto – Thomas Morris, tenor – Mario Raskin, harpsichordist
Vivaldi, Lully, Tchaikovsky, Massenet, Scarlatti, Mozart, Offenbach…
A comedy-opera of a new and breathtaking concept (a world premiere!) transposing into the modern world the setbacks of the Grand Siècle… featuring Madame de Maintenon, the Wife of the Sun, in a funny and serious combination of music from various periods. This lyrical concert, set with her timeless maxims, will be performed by an impressive trio!
23 July 8.30pm
“Russian bow, French notes”
Russian Duo Sivkov – Mndoyants
Piano – Cello
Lev Sivkov, cello – Nikita Mndoyants, piano
Debussy, Fauré, Dutilleux, Saint-Saëns
With Lev Sivkov, the “brilliant” young 1st cello of the Zurich Opera.
Information and bookings
Opening planned for June, subject to governmental clarification concerning the summer concerts.
Saumur Val de Loire Tourist Office:
in Montsoreau: purchase at the counter and sale by telephone on 02 41 51 70 22
in Saumur, Fontevraud, Montreuil-Bellay, Doué-en-Anjou, Gennes-Val-de-Loire : purchase at the counter
on the spot on the day of the concert, from 7.30 pm, within the limits of available seats (payment by cheque or cash)
Prices
18 € : numbered seats Château and Choir of the Church
16 € : numbered seats Upper Nave (Church)
13 € : free seating in the Lower Nave (Church)
Inhabitants of Montsoreau: 13 €.
Members of Ligeriana Musicale: 13 €.
Free for children under 18 (all concerts)