🎶 A Night of Grand Harmonies: Friends Philharmonic 🎹

Join us for an extraordinary musical experience as Festival & Friends presents the vibrant full version of SOUND by our esteemed composer-in-residence, Lil Lacy, for the 2025–2026 season! 🌍🎤

With reflections and insights gathered from talented musicians and singers across the globe, this performance is a true tribute to the passion and commitment of artists everywhere — because without you, music would not exist! 🌟

Experience the enchanting performance by the vocal ensemble ÆTLA, beautifully accompanied by strings and percussion.

Additionally, dive into the whimsical sounds of Stravinsky’s Les Noces (“The Wedding”). This unique composition blends folk-inspired tunes with irregular rhythms, reminiscent of Le Sacre du Printemps, yet with a comedic twist. 🎵

The ensemble features four vocal soloists, a mixed choir, four pianists (yes, that's right — four grand pianos on stage! 🎹🎹🎹🎹) and percussion, deliberately leaving out traditional orchestral elements. This sparse yet dynamic setup injects the performance with a sharp, rhythmic vitality.

With its fragmented and repetitive structures, Les Noces culminates in a ceremony-like experience where rhythm, text, and voices intertwine into an electrifying musical narrative that feels both ageless and avant-garde. 💃✨

🕘 Ticket Information:
This ticket grants admission to the late concert at 21:45.