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Melomaniacs in Short Pants - The Little Prince and Ravel

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Apr 24–25

Melomaniacs in Short Pants - The Little Prince and Ravel

Concert for children aged 0-7 and their parents

Gymnase du Collège Buffon (Paris 15th)

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A story for children centered around The Little Prince, illustrated by the music and melodies of Ravel.

Program - Music and melodies by Maurice Ravel

Manteau de Fleurs

Excerpts from Mother Goose

Excerpt from The Child and the Spells

Hebrew Melodies

Greek Melodies

With

Cécile Madelin, soprano

Marion Vergez-Pascal, mezzo

Arthur Coatalen, piano

Presented by, Jean-Philippe Sarcos

COME IN COSTUME!

Our take on this event

Introduce your little ones to the whimsical world of the Little Prince, set to the shimmering melodies of Ravel. This immersive performance bridges the gap between classical music and storytelling, making for a truly magical family escape. Dust off those costumes, as dressing up is highly encouraged.

Experience a unique musical storytelling event blending the charm of The Little Prince with the enchanting compositions of Maurice Ravel. This performance features soprano Cécile Madelin, mezzo-soprano Marion Vergez-Pascal, and pianist Arthur Coatalen, with commentary by Jean-Philippe Sarcos. The repertoire includes highlights such as Mother Goose and The Child and the Spells. Taking place at the Collège Buffon Gymnasium, this concert series invites all attendees to join in the fun by arriving in costume. Four sessions are scheduled across April 24 and April 25, 2027, offering a perfect opportunity to introduce classical music to younger audiences in an engaging, narrative-driven environment.

Hosted at the Collège Buffon Gymnasium in the 15th arrondissement, this special event brings together literature and classical music on April 24 and 25, 2027. The programme focuses on Maurice Ravel’s evocative works, featuring selections from Mother Goose, The Child and the Spells, Manteau de Fleurs, as well as Hebrew and Greek melodies. Jean-Philippe Sarcos presents the concert, with musical performances by Cécile Madelin, Marion Vergez-Pascal, and pianist Arthur Coatalen.

Performances are held on Saturday, April 24, at 16:00 and 17:00, and on Sunday, April 25, at 16:00 and 17:00. Each session lasts one hour. Admission is ticketed. To enhance the experience of the classic tale, all guests are encouraged to attend the performance in costume.

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