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Tchaikovsky, Swan Lake by the Orchestre Colonne
Prepare to be swept away by the eternal magic of Swan Lake, performed with breathtaking precision by the Orchestre Colonne. This evening is a sophisticated journey that weaves legendary ballet scores together with hidden symphonic gems, perfect for anyone seeking a touch of elegance this weekend.
Salle Gaveau (Paris 8th)
About
The Orchestre Colonne, conducted by Débora Waldman, performs at Salle Gaveau on Sunday, January 10, 2027, for an afternoon dedicated to symphonic dance. Featuring Tchaikovsky's iconic Swan Lake, this 1h45 concert highlights the interplay between orchestral storytelling and movement. Alongside guest violinist Clémence de Forceville, the ensemble presents works by Olivier Calmel, Augusta Holmès, and Charlotte Sohy, plus a surprise musical piece. Tickets are available at various price points, ranging from a reduced rate of 10€ up to 50€.
An absolute masterpiece of romantic ballet, Swan Lake by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky illuminates this evening dedicated to dance, movement, and orchestral poetry. In this legendary music, every motif seems to sketch a gesture, every theme suggests a narrative: the strings unfold the grace of the swans, the woodwinds bring mystery and lightness, while the brass emphasize dramatic surges and the majesty of the great scenes.
Around this iconic score, the program explores the multiple faces of dance. With Depuis l’Aube, Olivier Calmel imagines a cycle of four dances retracing the passage of a day: from the luminous impulse of dawn to the fervor of the night. A passionate habanera, an energetic tango, and a trance inspired by an Indian talâ deploy writing rich in rhythms and colors.
Two female composers extend this musical journey.
Augusta Holmès' Air de Ballet, created in 1870, captivates with its dramatic energy and the elegance of its choreographic writing.
Charlotte Sohy's Thème varié pour violon et orchestre reveals the full expressive richness of the violin, whose initial theme is transformed through subtle variations.
Finally, L’Invitation au voyage extends this crossing into a poetic and dreamlike universe. A hint: it is also a work for violin and orchestra…
PROGRAM
TCHAIKOVSKY · Swan Lake, op. 20
CALMEL · Depuis l’Aube
HOLMÈS · Air de Ballet
SOHY · Thème varié pour violon et orchestre, op. 15
L’INVITATION AU VOYAGE · Mystery work to be discovered during this concert
Duration: 1h45 (with intermission)
CAST
Débora WALDMAN · Conductor
Clémence DE FORCEVILLE · Violin
Orchestre Colonne
Our take on this event
On Sunday, January 10, 2027, Salle Gaveau hosts the Orchestre Colonne from 16:00 to 17:45. Under the baton of Débora Waldman, the orchestra breathes life into the dramatic themes of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, an undisputed masterpiece of the romantic era.
The repertoire continues with pieces exploring the diversity of dance: Olivier Calmel’s Depuis l’Aube, Augusta Holmès’s Air de Ballet, and Charlotte Sohy’s Thème varié for violin and orchestra. Violinist Clémence de Forceville joins the performance, which concludes with a mysterious work titled L’Invitation au voyage.
The concert lasts 1h45, including an intermission. Seats are offered at five price levels: 50€, 40€, 30€, 20€, and 10€ for reduced-price tickets.
