It is a fascinating programme, placed under the sign of metamorphosis, offered by the vocal ensemble Les Métaboles and the cellist Marc Coppey, exceptional soloist, author of reference recordings and teacher at the Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et de danse de Paris. Some works are transformed, such as a Chaconne by Bach and Agnus Dei by Barber, transcribed for cello and choir. Others translate the metamorphosis musically, such as the eponymous work by Philippe Hersant inspired by the four seasons or the creation of the Japanese composer Noriko Baba. The ultimate change of state, that of passing from life to death, is explored in John Tavener's Svyati.
Coproduction : Les Métaboles & la Cité musicale - Metz
With the support of SACEM
METAMORPHOSE(S)
Jean-Sébastien Bach
Suite n°2, Prélude for cello
Chaconne - transcription for cello and choir by Noriko Baba
Noriko Baba
Ondes II
John Tavener
The Lamb
Svyati
Samuel Barber
Agnus Dei
Philippe Hersant
Métamorphoses
Les Métaboles (16 singers)
Marc Coppey, cello
Léo Warynski, direction