The Toulouse Festival returns with a new vibrant edition, full of surprises and madness strong>. The opportunity to continue, for the third consecutive year,his high-level musical explorationwith numerous creations imagined with renowned French and international artists. The Toulouscope editorial team reveals the program for this musical and family event that is not to be missed!
15 days of music and exception
"We want to celebrate life and music, we have in Toulouse the most intense musical season of all the cities in France, after Paris", declared elected official Nicole Yardeni about the a href="https://metropole.toulouse.fr/actualites/festival-de-toulouse" target="_self">Toulouse Festival which returns for a third year from June 29 to July 13 2024. For two weeks, almost every evening, Toulouse residents and other curious people will be able to enjoy an eclectic musical program, feasting their eyes, ears and taste buds since an organic artisanal ice cream parlor and a refreshment bar will be set up for guests. intermissions.
Just like previous seasons, the objective of this cultural event is therefore to create links during this summer period, between audiences of all ages and artists , but also to allow all generations to access culture.
Christophe Willem, Kyle Eastwood, Yvan Cassar. ..
If this 2024 edition pays tribute to the writer Françoise Sagan with the reading concert by Kim Higelin and Vanessa Benelli Mosell, it will also welcome a panel of musicians of all kinds and from all backgrounds .
Indeed, the musician and actor Kyle Eastwood will immerse spectators in the cinema of Clint (Eastwood) with the original soundtracks composed for his father, so called that Jean-François Zygel will take young and old into the magic of Walt Disney. For their part, Christophe Willem and Yvan Cassar will take over an iconic venue in the Pink Citytogive a unique concert specially designed for the Festival. While the prodigious Manon Galy (Victoire de la musique) will confront the 4 seasons of Vivaldi and their recomposition by Max Richter to offer a timeless moment and introduce classical music in a different way. p>
Prestigious places for the occasion
As for the previous season, the Festival de Toulouse has focused on typically regional and prestigious places. Indeed, the artists who responded will perform in exceptional venues such as the Théâtre du Capitole, the Théatre de la Cité, in the heart of the Saint-Pierre-des-Cuisines Auditorium or in the legendary Casino Théâtre Barrière.
Cultural actions and meetings h2>
In addition to new concerts, cultural actions will also be planned in different places in Toulouse. Kyle Eastwood will notably visit La Brique Rouge neighborhood cultural center, Ibrahim Maalouf will go to meet LIDO students, or even the pianist Jean-François Zygel will visit Ernest Renan's young audience... Encounters that promise to be enriching and unforgettable!
The Festival program in detail
- Saturday June 29 from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.: Tatiana Gronti & Gospel Symphony Orchestra at the Casino Théâtre Barrière;
- Sunday June 30 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. : Reading concert with Kim Higelin (reciter) and Vanessa Benelli Mosell (piano) at the Auditorium Saint-Pierre-des-Cuisines. An evening in partnership with Le Martathon des Mots, “we are very proud to be associated with this national event”, confided Julien Martineau, Artistic Director of the Toulouse Festival;
- Monday July 1 from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.: Kyle Eastwood Quintet at the Théâtre de la Cité;
- Tuesday July 2 from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.: Jean-François Zygel meets Walt Disney at the Théâtre de la Cité;
- Thursday 4 and Friday 5 July from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.: Carte blanche to Ibrahim Maalouf with the Orchester national du Capitole de Toulouse at the Théâtre de la Cité. "A creation in homage to Saint Exupéry and during which we reserve many surprises", promises the festival team;
- Sunday July 7 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. : Christophe Willem and Yvan Cassar at the Théâtre du Capitole;
- Monday July 8 from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.: Louise Jallu Quartet at the Auditorium Saint-Pierre-des-Cuisines;
- Tuesday July 9 from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.: Nelson Monfort at the Auditorium Saint-Pierre des Cuisines;
- Wednesday July 10 from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.: Srdjan Grujicic & The OrKestre at the Auditorium Saint-Pierre-des-Cuisines. "It's a show that promises to be festive, crazy... For me, a real favorite", assured Julien Martineau;
- < strong>Thursday July 11 from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.: Prodigies at the Saint-Pierre-des-Cuisines Auditorium;
- Friday July 12 from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. : Manon Galy and 'Toulouse Chamber Orchestra at the Théâtre de la Cité;
- Saturday July 13 from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.: Florian Sempey sings the most beautiful Neapolitan melodies at the Auditorium Saint-Pierre-des-Cuisines .
As many events at prices accessible to all wallets: places will be free for those under 13, and prices from 10 euros will apply for others.
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The Toulouse Festival is a (great) moment of culture and magic, artists who are worth the trip, a real journey through demanding music (classical, jazz, pop, blues, etc.) and programs open to all... See you from June 29 to experience a real musical celebration with diverse influences.
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