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Sharing Music
When music meets those who cannot go to a concert, it takes on a special dimension. Through a series of musical wanderings within Bichat Hospital, students from the polyphonic department offer moments of sharing and listening, where proximity and encounter become the heart of the artistic experience.
Hôpital Bichat - Claude-Bernard (Paris 18th)
Part of the Nadia and Lili Boulanger Conservatory Events programme
About
Beyond its musical and technical possibilities, the clarinet possesses a rich history, intimately linked to the evolution of repertoires and musical styles.
Students from the polyphonic department leave the usual setting of the Conservatory to meet patients at the Bichat Hospital.
Conceived with the hospital teams, this intervention will take the form of musical wanderings, as close as possible to the patients and the various spaces of the establishment. Without a piano, the students will favor light and mobile musical forms, adapted to each encounter.
As they pass by, voices, music, hand dance movements, readings, and recitations will come together to compose moments of sharing.
This experience invites young musicians to step outside the traditional concert setting to develop another way of playing: listening, adapting, being present, and connecting with others.
The attention paid to the audience, the place, and the quality of the encounter thus becomes an integral part of their artistic practice.
An encounter outside the walls, where music moves, is shared, and becomes a gesture of presence.
Coordination: Yumeto Suenaga
Our take on this event
Clarinet players are trading the conservatory for hospital corridors to bring live music directly to those who need it most. It is an inspiring, mobile performance where sound and conversation blend to turn clinical spaces into vibrant, human meeting points.
On Wednesday, January 27, 2027, students from the polyphonic department of the Conservatory visit the Hôpital Bichat - Claude-Bernard for an event titled La musique en partage. From 19:00 to 20:30, these young musicians step out of their usual performance environment to provide musical strolls throughout the hospital. Developed alongside medical staff, this free event focuses on lightweight, mobile acoustic performances featuring clarinet, readings, recitations, and hand gestures. It offers a unique opportunity to experience live music as a genuine act of presence and connection, tailored specifically to the hospital setting within the 18th arrondissement of Paris.
The event La musique en partage brings students from the Conservatory to the Hôpital Bichat - Claude-Bernard on January 27, 2027. Coordinated by Yumeto Suenaga, the performances take place from 19:00 to 20:30, moving through various areas of the facility. Rather than a traditional static concert, the musicians engage in a series of musical wanderings designed to bring art closer to patients and staff in their own environment.
The repertoire consists of flexible, mobile acoustic pieces, intentionally omitting the piano. The performances integrate clarinet music with readings, recitations, and synchronized hand movements. This experience challenges the young musicians to step beyond the standard concert format, encouraging them to listen, adapt, and build authentic connections with their audience. By prioritizing the quality of the interaction, the performance itself becomes an act of presence.
Participation in this event is completely free of charge. By working closely with hospital staff, the organizers have crafted a setting where music acts as a bridge between the performers and those in the hospital. It represents an exceptional opportunity to witness art being shared in an unconventional space, turning the hospital environment into a venue for meaningful human contact.
