The program of meetings and concerts
Conferences of 4 one you 7 July are at the Dome theater (freely – Reservation recommended).
and Mastery of Pays de la Loire 4 July – Exceptional meetings and conferences
17h30: Meeting/conference avec l’astrophysicien Patrick Michel et le biologiste Abdel Aouacheria
Duration: 1 hour 15
Stardust and dust of Life : The eternal dance of creative death
What if death was the best invention in the Universe (after coffee) ?
In this exceptional meeting, astrophysicist Patrick Michel and biologist Abdel Aouacheria exchange views on the “phoenix paradox” : how death gives rise to the living. But where does this living thing begin and where does it stop? ? Through other paradoxes and confusing examples, they will explore the tenuous border between the inert and the animated. While transhumanism dreams of abolishing death, science asks us even more dizzying questions : what would a world without death be like, otherwise a frozen world, deprived of renewal ? And if the Earth itself, like our lives, has a limited horizon, isn’t this finitude precisely what makes life so precious?? Is death really the end?, or the condition of any metamorphosis ?
This meeting will be followed by a signing session of their most recent works in partnership with the bookstore. The upcoming book.
Green amphitheater in Rou Marson
21h: Concert proposed by the talented Auristelle Mottas, singer and composer, who participated in the two previous editions of the Fest’Académie Songs of Ulysses. She offers us original compositions.
Duration: 50 minutes
22h: A visit to the sky under the stars with astrophysicist Patrick Michel
A unique opportunity to explore the night sky and be guided through the mysteries of the universe.
Between knowledge and contemplation, this highlight promises to combine scientific curiosity and celestial poetry.
FREE ENTRANCE
Sunday 5 July – 18h30 – Baroque music concert at the Nantilly church
Baroque anthology
In partnership with the association of friends of the organs of Saumur
This concert is given by internationally renowned artists teaching as part of the Fest’Académie The songs of Ulysses created by Patricia Petibon and Héloïse Gaillard. This is the opportunity to hear the exceptional organ of this beautiful church of Saumur located in the historic district of Nantilly. Dated 1690, it is the oldest organ in the Western Region.
Two movements will be reintroduced in the Gloria as it was practiced at the time Baroque anthology honors some great composers of the Baroque era such as Antonio Vivaldi, Jean-Sébastien Bach and Georg Friedrich Handel and allows the discovery of magnificent pieces by French composers such as Michel Richard Delalande and Louis Nicolas Clérambault.
Héloïse Gaillard flute and oboe
Alice Pierot violin
Etienne Mangot cello and viol
Laurent Le Chenadec bassoon
Marouan Mankar-Bennis and the participation of Serge Schoenowsky organ
Duration: 1 hour without intermission
FREE ENTRANCE.
Monday 6 July – Film screening le Chant des Forêts de Vincent Munier
22h00 – Jardin des plantes de Saumur
After The Snow Panther, Vincent Munier invites us to the heart of the Vosges forests. It is here that he learned everything thanks to his father Michel, naturalist, having spent his life on the lookout in the woods. It’s time for them to pass this knowledge on to Simon, Vincent's son. Three looks, three generations, the same fascination for wild life. We will discover deer with them, rare birds, foxes and lynx… and sometimes, the beating of the wings of a legendary animal : the Capercaillie.
Mardi 7 July
18h:00 – Italian-style room Théâtre Le Dôme
Free entry by reservation
Duration 1h15
The Black Frame : a creation story linked to tradition
The Black Frame, which has just celebrated its two hundredth anniversary, has been classified as a UNESCO intangible world heritage site for more than 10 years. As such, it is his responsibility to make horse riding in the French tradition known to as wide an audience as possible.. He thus presents, in different forms, its know-how which is illustrated by the representations of its horses and its riders.
Laurence Sautet, squire of the Black Frame since 25 years, also serves as technical and artistic coordinator of the Cadre Noir Galas and Presentations. She will discuss through her journey, in an open dialogue with Héloïse Gaillard, how to reconcile equestrian tradition, musical creation, scenographic and choreographic to renew the form while respecting the identity of the bicentennial institution.
Wednesday 8 July between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. – Royal Abbey and Museum of Modern Art of Fontevraud
The Fest’Académie Les chants d’Ulysse in Fontevraud in partnership with the Royal Abbey and the Museum of Modern Art
Immerse yourself in an immersive artistic experience with wandering performances offered by academicians and teachers ! Specially designed to resonate with the major summer exhibition at the Fontevraud Museum of Modern Art –Darkroom, white canvas. Photography versus painting- this unique program invites a sensitive encounter between music, painting and photography.
Along the way, artists interact with exceptional works, offering the public a unique moment where disciplines intersect and enrich each other. In the remarkable setting of the abbey and museum, this journey becomes a true sensory exploration by bringing historical and contemporary works into dialogue.
Free as part of the museum entrance fee.
and Mastery of Pays de la Loire 11 July – 12h – Aperitif concert
Meet at the Théâtre Le Dôme de Saumur for an aperitif concert. The harpsichordists of the Fest’Académie Songs of Ulysses offer carte blanche full of surprises.
Duration: 45 minutes
FREE ENTRANCE.
Sunday 12 July – 16h – Closing concert
Like previous editions, a show is offered at the Le Dôme theater bringing together participants and teachers from the Fest’Académie.
This festive musical moment, staged with costumes by designer Zélia, celebrates the work accomplished during 9 days of classes and workshops followed by academicians with dramaturgy developed during the week and the support of the technical theater team.
Duration: 1h15
FREE ENTRANCE, Reservation recommended.