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The 24 Preludes
For the duration of a concert, students immerse themselves in the intimate and contrasting world of Chopin's 24 Preludes. Between virtuosic flashes and moments of profound meditation, this musical journey highlights the inexhaustible richness of an iconic Romantic work.
Musée de la Vie romantique, Hôtel Scheffer-Renan (Paris 9th)
Part of the Nadia and Lili Boulanger Conservatory Events programme
About
Composed between 1835 and 1839, Chopin's 24 Preludes form a major cycle in his work.
Distributed across the twelve major and minor keys, they offer a true journey through the richness of his musical language.
In twenty-four miniatures, Chopin explores an extraordinary palette of emotions: intimate lyricism, dramatic bursts, color play, virtuosic momentum, or suspended meditations.
Each Prelude, while maintaining its brevity, possesses a unique voice and contributes to the unity of a collection with rare coherence.
This project proposes exploring this iconic work from different angles, bringing together interpretation, transmission, and research, with contributions from two great Chopin specialists: Akiko Ebi and Jean-Jacques Eigeldinger.
The Museum of Romantic Life
The Museum of Romantic Life occupies the former house-studio of painter Ary Scheffer (1830), a prominent meeting place for Romantic artists such as George Sand, Chopin, and Delacroix. Having become a museum in 1982, this bucolic Parisian site today exhibits the mementos of George Sand and the works of Scheffer.
Coordination: Yumeto Suenaga & Carine Zarifian
Our take on this event
Step back in time to the golden age of Paris, where Chopin's masterpiece echoes through the corridors of a former artist's studio. This intimate encounter with the 24 Preludes offers a rare chance to explore the spectrum of human emotion through the lens of music history.
Experience the emotional depth of Chopin's 24 Preludes at the Musée de la Vie romantique on Saturday, March 13, 2027. From 15:00 to 16:30, delve into this essential musical cycle composed between 1835 and 1839, which spans a vast range of lyrical and dramatic expressions. Coordinated by Yumeto Suenaga and Carine Zarifian, this event features insights from renowned Chopin experts Akiko Ebi and Jean-Jacques Eigeldinger, bridging the gap between performance and historical research. Admission is free, and the venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users and provides support for sign language users.
On March 13, 2027, the Musée de la Vie romantique invites you to explore the legacy of Frédéric Chopin within the walls of the former home and studio of painter Ary Scheffer. This historic location, once a gathering place for romantic artists like George Sand and Delacroix, provides the perfect backdrop for a focused study of Chopin's 24 Preludes. The session runs from 15:30 to 16:30, offering a unique opportunity to understand these compositions through a dialogue between musical interpretation and academic research.
Guided by coordinators Yumeto Suenaga and Carine Zarifian, the event welcomes the expertise of specialists Akiko Ebi and Jean-Jacques Eigeldinger. Together, they will navigate the technical and emotional complexity of these miniatures. The venue ensures an inclusive experience, as it is wheelchair accessible and features sign language interpretation. Participation is free, allowing everyone to enjoy this rare look at one of the most significant works in the piano repertoire.
