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Concert We Are the Wind by the La Sirène concert band and Hormê
Prepare for a musical gale as a massive wind ensemble joins forces with a sharp jazz quartet for an unforgettable performance. This collision of classical structure and improvisational freedom creates a visceral atmosphere that mirrors the unpredictable power of nature. It is the perfect escape for anyone seeking a sophisticated and deeply moving soundscape.
MPAA/Saint-Germain (Paris 6th)
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The La Sirène de Paris wind band, established in 1874, joins forces with the jazz quartet Hormê for a performance titled Nous Sommes le Vent. Conducted by William Le Sage, the program features compositions by Rozann Bézier that evoke the shifting intensity of weather elements. The concert takes place on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 15:00 to 16:15 at MPAA/Saint-Germain. Tickets are priced between 5 and 20 euros. Designed with inclusivity in mind, the event is fully accessible to blind or visually impaired individuals, people with cognitive disabilities, and features sign language interpretation.
A musical gust sweeps across the Left Bank, led with a flourish by the La Sirène concert band of Paris. Founded in 1874, this amateur orchestra, one of the oldest in the capital, brings together more than seventy musicians in repertoires at the crossroads of classical music and contemporary styles. With the creation "We are the wind," it offers an original collaboration with the jazz quartet Hormê - trombone, guitar, double bass, drums - to stir the imagination. The repertoire, built around the compositions of Rozann Bézier, draws shifting landscapes, crossed by breaths and flashes.
These fiery works plunge into the heart of climatic elements, from mists to storms, with unprecedented emotional intensity.
Under the direction of William Le Sage, the La Sirène concert band of Paris reveals here all its sensitivity and taste for collective dynamics. Faithful to its mission, it defends more than ever a living musical practice, where popular music and contemporary creation engage in dialogue.
Our take on this event
On Sunday, December 6, 2026, the MPAA/Saint-Germain venue presents the concert Nous Sommes le Vent. This collaboration brings together over seventy musicians from the historic La Sirène de Paris wind band and the jazz quartet Hormê, featuring trombone, guitar, double bass, and drums. Led by conductor William Le Sage, the ensemble performs works by composer Rozann Bézier, blending classical heritage with contemporary jazz rhythms.
Running from 15:00 to 16:15, the performance explores the themes of wind and climate, ranging from calm mists to powerful storms. The collaboration emphasizes collective dynamics and the intersection of popular music and new creative works. It serves as a testament to the long-standing dedication of La Sirène de Paris to vibrant, accessible musical practice.
To ensure an inclusive experience, the concert is specifically adapted for blind or visually impaired attendees and people with cognitive disabilities. Furthermore, sign language interpretation is provided. Tickets for the performance are available at prices ranging from 5 to 20 euros.
