Photo : Vassily Kandinsky, "Diagonale", 1923
Musical hour: The colors of music
Imagine a symphony where every melody carries a hidden hue, blurring the line between sound and sight. Through this curated session, you will uncover the unexpected ties between music and the color spectrum guided by literature and sharp philosophy. Join us for a fascinating deep dive that will completely change your listening habits.
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar (Paris 15th)
About
On Saturday, April 24, 2027, the Marguerite Yourcenar Library hosts L'heure musicale: les couleurs de la musique, a session exploring the deep connections between sound and color. From 10:30 to 11:30, attendees will examine how philosophy, literature, and imagination shape our understanding of musical timbres and modal colors. This event is free and open to the public, taking place in the library's auditorium on the -1 level. The venue is fully accessible, welcoming wheelchair users and providing support for those with visual impairments or cognitive disabilities.
"Orchestral color", "blue note", "modal color", these are all terms and expressions that show the importance that color can have in music. For this session, we will try to provide a varied insight into the connections between color and music through musical examples and certain explanations that literature, philosophy, or the imagination can provide us.
Saturday, April 24 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
auditorium (level -1)
general public
free admission
Our take on this event
Explore the subtle interplay between orchestral color and musical expression during this one-hour presentation. Through a curated selection of musical examples, the session draws on philosophical and literary insights to highlight how color serves as a bridge between sound and mental imagery. It is a unique opportunity to gain new perspectives on how we listen to and categorize music.
The event takes place on April 24, 2027, from 10:30 to 11:30 in the auditorium of the Marguerite Yourcenar Library, located in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. Participation is free for all visitors. The facility is committed to accessibility, ensuring that the space is equipped to accommodate wheelchair users, as well as guests who are blind, visually impaired, or living with cognitive disabilities.
