Davidsbündler Fest: Anna Fedorova — Inspirations 'Que d’Amour!'
About the Event
Experience a sparkling evening where passion, craftsmanship and nostalgia come together. World‐renowned pianist Anna Fedorova, master entertainer Ellen ten Damme, world‐class soloists and the young stars of the Davidsbündler Music Academy shine in a virtuoso mix of theater, French chansons, film and chamber music. Together they will perform in a festive ode to variety theater, grafted onto French Vaudeville, and the irresistible French joie de vivre of legendary actor Pierre Richard. An evening of music, emotion and pure beauty!
Davidsbündler Festival: Anna Fedorova — Inspirations
The third edition of the Davidsbündler Feest celebrates Anna Fedorova's main inspirations in her life: music, poetry, her father, France, wine, creativity and the comic films of the legendary Pierre Richard. For ten days, the personal world of this master pianist comes to life. Famous musicians and artists share the stage with talented young pianists and string players, taking audiences on an immersive and inspiring musical journey. Discover how Anna's love for La Douce France and her admiration for her father, Borys Fedorov, merge in a celebration full of playful elegance, passion and humor.
Que d'Amour!
Que d'Amour! is a virtuoso blend of theater, French chansons, film and chamber music. Especially for this occasion, Borys Fedorov composed a Hommage à Pierre Richard, which will have its world premiere this evening. This adventurous Suite, written in the playful genre of musical comic strips, tells the story of Pierre Richard's iconic roles, masterfully merging humor and music. A tribute to one of the most brilliant artists of our time!
Program
Fedorov
Suite 'Hommage à Pierre Richard'
Debussy
Sonata in d minor, L. 135
Debussy
Clair de lune (from Suite bergamasque)
Mancini
Moon River (from Breakfast at Tiffany's)
Weill
Youkali
Franse chansonmedley
Cast / Production
Ellen ten Damme vocals, special guest
Anna Fedorova piano
Borys Fedorov piano
Daniel Rowland violin
Irene Duval violin
Clemence de Forceville violin
Floor Le Coultre violin
Georgy Kovalev viola
Dana Zemtsov viola
David Cohen cello
Benedict Kloeckner cello
Maja Bogdanović cello
Nicholas Schwartz double bass
Olivier Patey clarinet
Robbrecht Van Cauwenberghe bajan
Young talent of the Davidsbündler Music Academy
