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)