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Nosferatu by Jean-François Zygel
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Immerse yourself in the mysterious and fascinating world of Nosferatu , a loose adaptation of Bram Stoker 's legendary novel Dracula , sublimated into a masterpiece of expressionist cinema: the film by FW Murnau , made in 1921. This emblematic film of German expressionism and fantasy cinema marked the history of cinema with its unprecedented vision of the vampire myth, both terrifying and seductive, and remains an inexhaustible source of inspiration more than a century after its release .
Through an innovative range of cinematographic techniques (special effects, tinting of night scenes, acceleration of certain movements, negative images, etc.), Murnau reinvents the image of the vampire, creating an ambiguous creature, a nocturnal and elusive being, both real and imaginary, weak and powerful, masculine and feminine.
A specialist in the concert accompaniment of silent films, the renowned pianist and composer Jean-François Zygel magnifies this legendary work by creating a captivating sound atmosphere in the Auditorium of La Seine Musicale . His music, woven from fragments of chorales, enigmatic nursery rhymes and menacing drones, is tinged with a delicate sound poetry, carried by an ensemble of three complementary keyboards. A musical universe as mysterious as the image that scrolls across the screen, where each note dialogues with the shadows of the film. A rare encounter, where the magic of silent cinema meets the power of music, for an unforgettable experience!
Program and cast
Jean-François Zygel composition, piano, Fender Rhodes and celesta
La Seine Musicale
La Seine Musicale is a music and performing arts center located on Île Seguin an island on the Seine river between Boulogne-Billancourt and Sèvres, in the western suburbs of Paris, France.
Adress: La Seine Musicale, Île Seguin, 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt, France
Auditorium Patrick Devedjian
Nestled like a gem in a case of glass and wood, the Auditorium Patrick Devedjian is the centerpiece of our building. It can accommodate up to 1,150 spectators and is dedicated to acoustic music, featuring the greatest classical ensembles and musicians, foremost among them the resident orchestra: Insula orchestra.
Its appearance is open to interpretation: a bird's nest, a giant liner, "the ball"...
From the outside, its glass facade is protected and powered by a gigantic array of solar panels that moves in synchronization with the sun, overlooking the concrete liner.
From the inside, the 1,150-seat hall awakens our senses. Dedicated to classical music, jazz, and world music concerts, its light blonde wooden ceiling, cardboard tubes, and paper reveal all the secrets of the excellent acoustics of this stage.
Its Acoustics
Studied by the Nagata and Jean-Paul Lamoureux firm to ensure the best possible sound reproduction for the audience. All precautions have been taken to guarantee exceptional acoustics with the precision of a musical instrument.
Its Design
Modular, its vineyard-style arrangement creates a genuine proximity with the audience surrounding the artists. The interplay of lights, the beauty of materials (wood, mosaics, glass), and the 360° panorama are all designed to match the pleasure of the eyes with that of the ears.
Its design aims to create a sense of visual and acoustic intimacy shared between the audience and the musicians. The atmosphere of the hall is warm, with curved wooden walls and ceiling contributing to the hall’s unique sound identity. Access to the hall is provided on three levels by large suspended walkways offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. These are connected by large staircases forming a continuous promenade around the hall.
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