Photo : Jean Baptiste Millot
The Bear and His Orchestra: Discovery Concert
Two musicians from the Orchestre de Chambre de Paris offer a discovery concert for children aged 3 to 6.
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar (Paris 15th)
About
Violinist Déborah Nemtanu and clarinetist Florent Pujuila, both members of the Orchestre de Chambre de Paris, transport you into the musical universe of The Bear and His Orchestra. The duo illustrates David Litchfield's story with musical excerpts from works by Mozart, Bartók, Zorn, Lewin, as well as klezmer themes and moments of jazz improvisation.
Deborah Nemtanu, Super Soloist Violinist
Deborah Nemtanu was four years old when she chose the violin. After winning a unanimous prize in 2001 at the CNSMD in Paris, she received numerous international awards. Since 2005, she has been the super soloist violinist of the Orchestre de Chambre de Paris. Curious and passionate, Deborah Nemtanu goes even further: by conducting the orchestra herself, she favors the complicity between the soloist she is and the musicians, giving the concerto a true chamber music spirit.
Deborah Nemtanu plays a 1740 Domenico Montagnana violin, generously lent by Monceau Investissements Mobiliers, a company of the Monceau Assurances group.
Florent Pujuila, Principal Clarinet
After his studies at the CNSMD in Lyon in the class of Jacques Di Donato, two worlds opened up to him that would continue to coexist in his career: classical music on one hand, and jazz and improvisation on the other. Winner of several international prizes, Florent Pujuila is currently principal clarinet at the Orchestre de Chambre de Paris and a professor at the CRR of Rueil-Malmaison. Passionate about creation, his current work focuses on three record projects released in 2025, including the complete chamber music of Robert Schumann recorded for his favorite label, B Records.
Wednesday, November 18 from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Auditorium (level -1)
Children aged 3 to 6
Registration required from October 18 on billetweb.fr/pro/agendayourcenar or with the librarians
; Credits : David Lichtfield @ Belin Jeunesse ; Credits : orchestre de chambre de ParisOur take on this event
Follow the journey of a musical bear through a captivating blend of classical gems and wild jazz improvisation. This intimate performance is the perfect way to spark a lifelong love for live music in your little ones.
The Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar invites children aged 3 and up to experience L’ours et son orchestre on Wednesday, November 18, 2026. Violinist Déborah Nemtanu and clarinetist Florent Pujuila, both from the Orchestre de Chambre de Paris, bring David Litchfield’s tale to life through a selection of music by Mozart, Bartók, Zorn, and Lewin, alongside klezmer themes and jazz improvisations. This 45-minute concert is free of charge, though registration is mandatory via the library staff or the designated online portal. The venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users and visitors with visual or cognitive impairments.
On Wednesday, November 18, 2026, the auditorium at the Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar hosts a special musical event for young audiences titled L’ours et son orchestre. From 16:00 to 16:45, Déborah Nemtanu and Florent Pujuila, members of the Orchestre de Chambre de Paris, interpret the story of David Litchfield using a diverse repertoire. The program bridges classical compositions by Mozart and Bartók with pieces by Zorn and Lewin, rounded off by traditional klezmer music and jazz-inspired improvisations.
Designed for children aged 3 to 6, this performance is free to attend. Please note that booking is required; registration has been open since October 18 and can be completed either in person with library staff or through the official booking website.
The event takes place in the auditorium on the -1 level in the 15th arrondissement. The space is inclusive and specifically equipped to welcome individuals using wheelchairs, as well as those who are blind, visually impaired, or living with cognitive disabilities.
