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Concert La Madalena (guest.es by Alain Weber)
Manu Théron has set to music "La Cantilène de Sancta Maria Magdalena", the score of which was lost over two centuries ago. This composition, inspired by testimonies collected since the end of the 19th century, has enabled this archaic song to reconnect with popular devotion to Madalena, a timeless figure in Provence's Phocaean city, and to free itself from the uniformity of Catholic dogma that had once proscribed it.
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Concert La Madalena (guest.es by Alain Weber)
Manu Théron has set to music "La Cantilène de Sancta Maria Magdalena", the score of which was lost over two centuries ago. This composition, inspired by testimonies collected since the end of the 19th century, has enabled this archaic song to reconnect with popular devotion to Madalena, a timeless figure in Provence's Phocaean city, and to free itself from the uniformity of Catholic dogma that had once proscribed it.
Manu Théron discovered singing in Italy and Bulgaria, while working with traditional musicians. Determined to re-anchor Occitan singing in its Mediterranean horizon, he founded Gacha Empega, then Lo Còr de la Plana, imagining a role for polyphony in the service of a renewed Occitan culture. This is what he strives to promote in numerous projects, both on stage and in his teaching. Manu Théron is not only a singer and creator, but also a programmer for Marseille's Cité de la Musique.
Entrusted to a women's choir, formerly performed by canons of Marseille Cathedral, Madalena is an exhilarating celebration of femininity and the pleasure of singing. Inspired by Arab zajal, Madalena is part of the dynamic of Mediterranean spiritual folk music. Alternating repetition, scansion and exchanges between chorus and soli, the adaptation is an ode to life, emancipation and the reunion of earthly pleasures and divine love.
Practical information
Address
Église Saint-Férreol les Augustins, 1 quai des belges, Marseille, France
Accessibility
Dates and times
Tuesday, June 11, 7:30 to 8:30 pm
Safety
Visit itinerary
No reservation required, subject to availability
EXPERIENCES On board
Immersive exhibition "Présentes
Created in exceptional collaboration with the Musée du Louvre, this exhibition offers a reflection on the role and representation of female figures in the Mediterranean world, through an educational and sensory experience based on digital audiovisual technologies. The exhibition is divided into two parts:
- An educational documentary on the aft deck
- An immersive exhibition at the heart of the catamaran
A sound journey in the Mediterranean by Ircam
Through a Sound Odyssey, Ircam and Ircam Amplify invite visitors to explore the sensations of the Mediterranean and discover new soundscapes, both imaginary and real.
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© Elisa Von Brockdorff
The artists
Frequently asked questions
Yes, the boat is freely accessible on site. However, you can pre-book your time online on our website.
For reasons of safety and preservation of the boat, high heels and stilettos may not be worn on the boat.
The museum boat is open to all free of charge. To find out on which quay it will be moored, or to pre-book your slot, consult the page dedicated to your town.
Appropriate facilities have been set up on the Festival site for the reception and access of people with reduced mobility. The boat is equipped with a 1m-wide ramp, accessible to people with reduced mobility, but may require the accompaniment of a third party due to its gradient of over 6%. Access to the aft deck and immersive exhibition is possible. However, the upper deck is not accessible. Please inform us in advance of any special accessibility requirements, so that we can make the necessary arrangements.