Theodorákis 100 Years
The Canto General — a powerful "cry of humanity" — sets the words of Pablo Neruda to the luminous music of Míkis Theodorákis. In prelude: 4 songs around exile, clandestinity, and resistance.
Fri 12 December — 8:00 PM
Sat 13 December — 8:00 PM
Sun 14 December — 4:30 PM
Salle NOVUM
Rue Père Eudore Devroye 2, 1040 Etterbeek - Directions
present
To mark the centenary of Míkis Theodorákis, La Badinerie performs the Canto General and excerpts from Mauthausen, Lipotaktes and Axion Esti.
A living tribute to Míkis Theodorákis
ABOUT THE EVENT
La Badinerie celebrates the centenary of Míkis Theodorákis with an evening-homage. At the heart of the programme: the Canto General, a choral fresco based on the poems of Pablo Neruda. In prelude: four songs extracted from other choral works by Míkis Theodorákis: the Mauthausen Cantata, the Lipotaktes cycle, and the Axion esti oratorio.
On stage: ∼100 choristers, soloists, an actor, and an ensemble of 16 musicians.
Because I have three lives. One to suffer. Another to desire. And a third to overcome.
— Míkis Theodorákis
100 years — Míkis Theodorákis
75 years — 1st edition of the "Canto General" by Pablo Neruda (1950)
80 years — Liberation of the Mauthausen concentration camp
45 years — La Badinerie in Louvain-la-Neuve
The purpose of our project is to reveal the inner strength and the power of the poetic writing of the authors (notably Pablo Neruda) and the lyrical and evocative force of the music of Míkis Theodorákis.
La Badinerie & friends
ON STAGE
Betty HARLAFTI
Greek Mezzo-Soprano
Kris BELLIGH
Belgian Baritone
Romain CINTER
Actor
Michel Hatzigeorgiou
Bouzouki
Mariano Ferrandez Castillo
Pianist & Composer
Bernard Guiot
Pianist
Laëndi
Artistic Direction
La Badinerie
La Badinerie Mixed Choir of Louvain-la-Neuve
Jacques Pili
Alain Pierre, Thomas Maillet, Florian Decembry
Caroline Simon, Caroline Gamba, Alain Gahima
Dimitri Dumon, David Haye, Sarah Mouradoglou, Silas Van den Spiegel, Melvin Matteï, Elias De Broyer
1 Electric Bass
3 Guitars
3 Flutes
6 Percussionists
An evening 100% Míkis Theodorákis
THE PROGRAMME
At the heart of the concert, the Canto General: a choral fresco where the poems of Pablo Neruda meet a popular and luminous music. From the genesis of the continent to the struggles for liberty, this work resonates with the memory of the peoples of Latin America.
Prelude — 4 songs
Canto General
A succession of powerful scenes (landscapes, peoples, oppression, liberation) where Neruda's word becomes collective song — a "cry of humanity" carried by choir, soloists, actor and instrumental ensemble.
VIDEO
TEASER
Practical information
IN SHORT
📅 Dates & Times
Doors open ∼45 min before.
📍 Venue
🚇 Access
Salle NOVUM
Rue Père Eudore Devroye 2
1040 Etterbeek
Parking is difficult in the neighbourhood.
Prioritise carpooling & public transport : M1 Montgomery • M2 Thieffry • Trams 7 & 25 Boileau
3 concerts supporting grassroots associations
PARTNERS IN SOLIDARITY
Brussels-based non-profit (ASBL) helping homeless people: collection and distribution of clothing, shoes, and hygiene kits, basic care orientation.
More info : official website.
Non-profit (ASBL) active in Casamance (Senegal): concrete projects concerning health, women's autonomy, access to water and energy, and support for small local maternity clinics.
More info : official website.
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