What makes the indisputable success of a 1st edition of an International Musical Competition of Provence in Ventabren? The number and high quality, even excellence, of the participants. Perhaps a jury of professionals who are both demanding and caring. A meticulous and flawless organization. But also artistically impeccable opening and closing concerts. without forgetting a more than generous welcome and always full of charm in this historic setting with perfect acoustics that is the Moulin de la Récense.
In any case, of course, it’s all of this together, with the highlight being the virtuoso performance of the Italian pianist Ivana Bordonaro, who came especially from Catania, who gave way to the surprise of the day: a mastery of Istres with the enchanting angelic voices of a choir of children, of absolute purity, which closed this event in an almost magical way.
The initiator of this wonderful event, Mata Zerbo, and the president of the rural home association, Florence Maisonneuve, a stakeholder in the project, are relieved:“We didn’t expect such success, with more than 40 participants in this first edition, and such a warm welcome from the public who asked for more.”
Today, this International Musical Competition of Provence represents a real collective pride for the entire town of Ventabren, and is already establishing itself as an unmissable musical event destined to become a lasting part of the regional cultural landscape.
