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Poetry in Motion
As part of the Printemps des Poètes, student musicians and actors unite their talents for a program where verses, sounds, and emotions intersect. A celebration of poetry as a space for creation and sharing.
Bibliothèque Valeyre (Paris 9th)
Part of the Nadia and Lili Boulanger Conservatory Events programme
About
On the occasion of the Printemps des Poètes, a national event dedicated to poetry in all its forms, students from the harp class engage in a dialogue between music and poetry, accompanied by the voice of a narrator from the theater class.
For the duration of a concert, words and sounds respond to, extend, or confront one another. The harp accompanies the spoken word, enveloping it and opening up new spaces for listening, while the voice gives the poems their rhythm, breath, and movement.
Poets and composers come together around the same idea: poetry as a force of creation, emotion, and transformation—an invitation to listen differently and take a fresh look at the world.
Poetry will no longer keep pace with action; it will be ahead of it.
Arthur Rimbaud, French poetCoordination: Manon de Preissac
Our take on this event
Lose yourself in the delicate dance between harp melodies and spoken verse. This performance turns poetry into a living, breathing soundscape that challenges the way you listen to the city. Experience a moment of pure creative resonance where words finally find their own rhythm.
On Thursday, March 25, 2027, the Bibliothèque Valeyre in the 9th arrondissement hosts Poésie en mouvement, a special event marking the national Printemps des Poètes. This performance features students from the harp class collaborating with a narrator from the drama department to explore the intersection of music and spoken word. The event offers a unique opportunity to experience how instrumental textures can shape and enhance poetic rhythm. Attendance is completely free, and the library venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this evening of creative expression in an inclusive environment.
The Bibliothèque Valeyre welcomes visitors for an evening of artistic exploration on Thursday, March 25, 2027, from 19:00 to 20:30. Held during the Printemps des Poètes, this performance reimagines the connection between literary works and musical composition, placing poetry at the very heart of the stage rather than as a mere accompaniment.
Throughout the concert, harp students and a drama student engage in a sonic dialogue. The harp provides a soundscape that envelops the narrator's voice, highlighting the breath, rhythm, and movement inherent in the selected poems. Under the coordination of Manon de Preissac, the event aims to foster a new perspective on the world through the transformative power of words and sound. It is a moment dedicated to collective listening and creative emotion.
The performance is free of charge and takes place at 24 rue Marguerite de Rochechouart. The venue is fully accessible for wheelchair users, providing a welcoming space for all attendees to experience this intimate musical and poetic encounter.
