Wednesday May 13
Orchestre de Paris / Bar Avni
Ava Bahari - Tower, Bizet/Chtchedrine, Chausson, Ravel, Milhaud
Rhythmic energy and dance élan dominate this program of contrasts, which sees Ava Bahari's bow climb the Everest of virtuosos: Ravel's Tzigane.
8:00 pm
Grande salle Pierre Boulez - Philharmonie
Chanter Bach
Les Arts Florissants - Paul Agnew
Les Arts Florissants delve into several of the cantatas Bach wrote during his first year as Cantor in Leipzig, in 1723. For a memorable finale, the audience is encouraged to join in singing a specially prepared encore.
8:00 pm
Salle des concerts - Cité de la musique