Photo : Alexandre Tharaud © Jean Baptiste Millot
Secret Garden
Step into the private world of a master pianist through an evocative blend of literature and music. This intimate performance strips away the stage lights to reveal the doubts and joys behind the career, set to the timeless compositions of Chopin, Debussy, and Satie.
Philharmonie de Paris (Paris 19th)
About
On Saturday, April 10, 2027, the Philharmonie de Paris hosts Jardin secret, a unique concert-reading exploring the personal journey of French pianist Alexandre Tharaud. Weaving together spoken word and music, the performance revisits the artist's path, from his early learning and doubts to his professional triumphs, through excerpts from his book Touché. Featuring works by Chopin, Debussy, and Satie, this event is suitable for audiences aged 12 and over. It features readings by Gilles Privat, Yoann Gasiorowski, and Alexandre Tharaud, with musical accompaniment by Frédéric Vaysse-Knitter.
Following Piano intime, a book of interviews, and Montrez-moi vos mains, published by Grasset in 2017, the French pianist's latest literary work revisits his personal and professional journey through the story of learning his instrument, his inspirations, his doubts, an adolescence hindered by exhaustion, his first concerts, and his recordings. The concert-reading blends excerpts from Touché, spoken by Gilles Privat, a regular collaborator of director Alain Françon, Yoann Gasiorowski, a member of the Comédie-Française since 2018, Alexandre Tharaud himself, and pages by Chopin, Debussy, and Satie: three composers dear to the pianist's heart, performed by his accomplice Frédéric Vaysse-Knitter.
Our take on this event
Experience an intimate look at the life of pianist Alexandre Tharaud at the Philharmonie de Paris. Taking place on Saturday, April 10, 2027, from 17:30 to 18:45, this concert-reading delves into the artist's personal and professional evolution as described in his book, Touché. The narrative covers his formative years, the physical and mental challenges of his youth, and the reality of his concert career.
The performance combines text and music, with readings delivered by Gilles Privat, Yoann Gasiorowski, and Alexandre Tharaud. To complement these stories, pianist Frédéric Vaysse-Knitter performs key pieces by Chopin, Debussy, and Satie. Tickets are required for this event, which is open to anyone aged 12 and up.
