Beau soir. French vocal music in Saint Petersburg, State Academic Chapel

On February 15, the State Academic Capella will host the concert "Beau soir. French vocal music", which will be a real holiday for connoisseurs of exquisite lyricism. This evening, rare works of the French musical and poetic tradition will be performed in the music salon of the Capella. The program includes vocal cycles by Claude Debussy and Francis Poulenc, created to the verses of such poets as Pierre Louis, Paul Verlaine and Louise Vilmorin.

The concert will be a unique opportunity to hear famous romances such as "Starry Night", "Elegy" and "Roads of Love". These works will be performed with piano accompaniment, and a trio of vocalists — soprano, mezzo-soprano and baritone — will convey all the subtleties and diversity of French chamber vocal music from the late 19th to mid-20th centuries.

Pianist Veronika Solntseva, the author of the idea and host of the concert, will take listeners into the world of musical poetry. On the day of the event, graphic works by artist Anna Ashirova, created based on romances from the program, will be presented in the hall. These illustrations will become a visual addition to the musical images, creating a unique atmosphere for the evening.

The State Academic Capella is one of the most prestigious concert venues, famous for its excellent acoustics and history. To become part of this event, we recommend buying tickets on our website.