Symbol of the Pink City, Claude Nougaro (1929-2004) left many indelible imprints: a < strong>portraitunder the Arcades of the Place du Capitole, a bargededicated to his works, a statuein his effigy in Square Charles-de-Gaulle, but also a collegeand a gardenlocated in the Minimes district, a performance hall and a metro station >bear his name.
And in 2024, in tribute to the 20th anniversary of his death (he died on March 4), Toulouse has decided to go even further by organizing various new events< /strong> with exhibitions, concerts, and even literary events to discover all year round.
The program for the month of April h2>
- An evocative album
Yvan Cujious and Louis Winsberg. This duo of musicians who have been paying tribute to Claude Nougaro on stage for several years are releasing the album One voice, six strings, a nod to the disc One voice, ten fingers. For the occasion, many prestigious guests lent their voices, including Thomas Dutronc and Francis Cabrel.
- The Toulousain stadium gets involved
On Sunday April 28, on the occasion of the match between Stade Toulousain and Racing 92, the Ernest Wallon stadium will welcome on its lawn the musician Yvan Cassar (also present in the Toulouse Festival), who will perform on the piano some melodies from Claude Nougaro’s repertoire. When sport meets music before a match...
The program for the month of May
- Sound walks
Throughout the month of May, 8 totems will be found in the streets of the city center and will link to podcasts produced by France Bleu Occitanie. The listener will be able to listen, thanks to a QR code, to 8 episodes composed of the voice of host Franck Langlois, an interview with Claude Nougaro and, each time, a flagship title from his repertoire.
- Nougaro seen by Laborde
Sunday May 5in the large auditorium of the Médiathèque José Cabanis, the writer, poet and columnist Christian Laborde will tell the story, alone on stage, of Nougaro. Quite simply.
- An atypical meeting
Also meet onSaturday, May 18 in the large auditorium of the José Cabanis Media Library with the Occitan musician and singer, Claude Sicre for an atypical conference around the role of Toulouse in the global concert of the voices of the people and the Place de Nougaro.
- Unpublished images
On Thursday May 23 at 12:30 p.m., the Musical Break will screen a film by the Sénéchal, which traces the singer's encounter with the music of Africa, United States, Brazil, Gascony, Paris. A nice mix of laughter and new images.
- A jewel for the ears
Two young singers from Toulouse perform Claude Nougaro onFriday May 24 at 9:30 p.m. at Bijou (123 Av. de Muret, 31300 Toulouse).
The program for the month of June
< span>- An in-depth analysis
Author, composer and performer, Hervé Suhubiette analyzes the major musical themes and the major themes in general of Nougaro. A very personal alphabet book to discover on Thursday, June 16 at the Grand M Media Library.
- A stripping bare for Nougaro
OnSaturday June 22at the Empalot Media Library, Olivier Capelle, singer from Toulouse, will perform songs, texts and poetry in French with his bare voice.
- Show called Nougaronne
Thursday June 27 and Friday June 28, the L Danse association, specialized in hip-hop dances, will present on the Place Saint -Pierrea performance around Claude Nougaro and the Garonne.
The program for the month of July
Saturday July 13 , time for Bal Nougaro! The opportunity to party on the square in front of the Library of Studies and Heritage (rue du Périgord).
The program for the month of September
- An exceptional concert
After a break in August, return at the beginning of September with a large free symphony concert planned for the Place du Capitole It will be performed by the Orchester National du Capitole de Toulouse, under the direction of Yvan Cassar.
- Vocal gallery<. br> Thursday, September 5 at the Salle du Sénéchal as part of the Musical Break.
- A musical repertoire revisited
On Thursday September 12, the Collectif Troisième Face intends to cover the singer's repertoire in the style of jazz standards. It will take place at Taquin, at 23 Rue des Amidonniers in Toulouse.
The program for the month of October
- Pure comedy
Artists and actors Philippe Gelda and Sylvie Maury will meet on Thursday, October 10 at the Soupetard Neighborhood Cultural Center. p>
- Nougaro is exported to the Cartoucherie
On Friday October 18, head to the future room of the Cartoucherie for an event with Bernard Lubat, André Minvielle, Louis Lubat, Fabrice Vieira and Serge Pey.
The program for the month of November
By Omar Hassan, on Friday, November 29 at the Library of Studies and Heritage. An event offered as part of the Music Haltes.
The program for the month of December
- Clap de end
OnSunday, December 1in the large auditorium of the José Cabanis Media Library, musician André Minvielle gives an exceptional conference.
But also, during the year...
To know everything about Claude Nougaro and his life led in Toulouse, strong>the Tourist Office is organizing a 2-hour guided tour departing from Place Arnaud Bernard, on Wednesday April 3, Thursday May 16 and Thursday June 13. p>
> Information and reservation here.