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Natalie Dessay, The American Night
From opera to concert and through Broadway
Salle Gaveau (Paris 8th)
About
Natalie Dessay, The American Night
Saturday, January 9 at 8:30 PM - Salle Gaveau
The great artist Natalie Dessay explores, through music and with family, a wide spectrum of 20th-century American culture.
From opera to concert and Broadway, a great evening of poetry, emotion, and swing awaits, centered around this multifaceted artist.
Cast
Adrien Perruchon, conductor
Natalie Dessay, soprano
Neïma Naouri, mezzo-soprano
Alexis Thomas-Szlachta, tap-dancer
PROGRAM:
Samuel Barber, Knoxville, Summer of 1915
Giancarlo Menotti, The Medium: Monica's Waltz
André Previn, A Streetcar Named Desire: “I want magic”
Songs by Stephen Sondheim, Jule Styne, Jerry Herman, Cy Coleman, Michel Legrand, Irving Berlin…
Our take on this event
Forget the expected repertoire and dive into a nostalgic journey across twentieth-century American culture with the masterful Natalie Dessay. From theatrical Broadway classics to symphonic gems, this sophisticated showcase promises a blend of swing and emotion that transcends genres.
Soprano Natalie Dessay takes the stage at Salle Gaveau on Saturday, January 9, 2027, for a musical journey through 20th-century American culture. Joined by mezzo-soprano Neïma Naouri, tap-dancer Alexis Thomas-Szlachta, and conductor Adrien Perruchon, she presents a program spanning opera, Broadway, and jazz. Suitable for audiences aged 5 and up, this performance runs from 20:00 to 22:00. The venue is wheelchair accessible and adapted for visitors with cognitive disabilities, ensuring a comfortable experience for all attendees. Expect an evening filled with emotion, poetry, and swing as the artists showcase the vast musical heritage of the United States in the heart of Paris.
On January 9, 2027, the historic Salle Gaveau in Paris’s 8th arrondissement hosts a special performance titled La Nuit Américaine. Starting at 20:00 and concluding at 22:00, the concert features Natalie Dessay exploring the multifaceted soundscape of America, ranging from sophisticated operatic works to the rhythmic energy of Broadway hits.
The performance features a dynamic ensemble, including mezzo-soprano Neïma Naouri and tap-dancer Alexis Thomas-Szlachta, all conducted by Adrien Perruchon. The curated program highlights works such as Samuel Barber’s Knoxville, Summer of 1915, Giancarlo Menotti’s Valse de Monica, and André Previn’s I Want Magic from A Streetcar Named Desire. The evening will also feature iconic songs by composers including Stephen Sondheim, Jule Styne, Jerry Herman, Cy Coleman, Michel Legrand, and Irving Berlin.
This paid event welcomes guests from 5 years of age. The venue is fully equipped to accommodate wheelchair users and those with cognitive disabilities, maintaining an inclusive environment for the duration of the show.
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