Infos

Place

Strasbourg

Opéra
Dates
Mar 19, 2022

Artists

Accordion, composition and arrangement Marcel Loeffler Rhythm guitar, artistic coordination Francko Mehrstein Words, artistic coordination Gauthier Muth Solo guitar Amati Schmitt Violin Alexandre Cavaliere Bass Alexandre Gilson Quatuor Adastra Michaël Alizon (saxophone ténor), Pascal Beck (trombone), Serge Haessler (trompette), Armelle Verguet (saxophone alto)

Presentation

Manouche and all that jazz

March 19 5pm
Free admission. Booking required.

The passion for jazz manouche in Strasbourg is infectious, inspiring countless emulators. The trio Amati Schmitt will join guitar students from jazz manouche workshops held at Strasbourg’s network of seventeen music schools for one big jam session on the OnR stage!


From Le Polygone to Place Broglie

March 19 8pm
6 to 12€

This magical evening of music is a tribute to Django and all jazz manouche fans. The musicians will take joy in performing a selection of pieces from the repertoire specially arranged for the occasion to show the richly contrasting shades of this very particular style of jazz. Expect a recital at times intimate, vigorous, delicate and nuanced, as determined by the size of the ensemble playing each piece—from a cosy trio to a full orchestra formation. Performed by internationally lauded musicians selected and endorsed by the greatest names in the genre, this concert showcases musicians the pride and joy of Strasbourg’s music scene.

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