“I really wanted to showcase my native land with what I do best, which is classical music. And the wealth of this land of the South-West is its agricultural products and its gastronomy,” explains the man who studied at the Regional Conservatory of Pau before moving to Paris.
In Paris, the Béarnais Florent des Boscs is the artistic director of the Albatros orchestra. F. M.
Nine delicious events
Refined, powerful, full of sweetness or strength, delicacy and intensity, the dishes will match each day with the proposed partitions. “The concept lies in the harmony between the music performed and the products served. There are secret affinities between a Bach Fugue and a Jurançon wine, between a Beethoven quartet and a confectionery, secret affinities that the ear and the palate can learn to hear together,” confides Florent des Boscs.
“Through this cultural event, we wish to highlight the work and products of our producersâ€
For six days, Florent des Boscs will bring together 31 artists for nine events at the Saint-Louis theater in Pau and the Château de Franqueville in Bizanos. “Through this cultural event, we wish to highlight the work and products of our producers,” continues the artistic director of the festival.
The menu of this festival begins with two tasting concerts, on August 3 and 4. To taste, Beethoven with two quartets as well as local products. The highlight of the festival will be a gastronomic dinner with music at the Château de Franqueville, orchestrated by crazy chefs and others with their baguettes.
Concerts for families
“Between services, musicians from the greatest French orchestras, such as the Paris National Opera and the Orchester national du Capitole, intervene with pieces chosen to echo the dishes,” explains Florent des Boscs. The musical program is kept secret until the last moment.
Particularly concerned with transmission, Florent des Boscs has scheduled two family concerts, on August 5 and 6, accessible from 3 years old. At snack time, families will be able to enjoy the life of Rachmaninov and that of Beethoven.
The evening of August 5 will be an opportunity to welcome pianist Lise de la Salle, headliner of this first edition of Paulyphonie, for a delicious evening dedicated to Chopin and Liszt.
Other exceptional artists, Saturday August 8, at the Saint-Louis theater. Marie-Laure Garnier and Célia Oneto Bensaid present “Songs of hope”. “It’s a huge chance to host this show in Pau, which is enjoying great success throughout Europe,†Florent des Boscs rejoices.
Finally, the Rabelaisian table of the festival will receive the Pantoum trio, among the most sought-after chamber ensembles of its generation, and the Parrhésia trio for a finale around Brahms and Beethoven.
