One of the most beautiful cathedrals in France was chosen to be the scene of cutting-edge sound and light. A first initiated in Bordeaux thanks to Luminescence.
It is a visual and musical spectacle that will immerse Bordeaux residents and other visitors from elsewhere in a unique multi-sensory experience by discovering, from a new angle, the Saint-André Cathedral in Bordeaux.
It is by skillfully mixing art and technology in the service of heritage that Luminiscence offers a true journey through time and the history of Saint-André Cathedral.
A staging, combining 360° video mapping and 3D spatial sound, allows you to discover the sketch of the first architectural designs through to the meticulous installation of the stained glass windows, while revealing the nine chapels with their sacred treasures, in a luminous ballet evolving from dawn to dusk.
The performance, lasting around thirty minutes, is structured around three highlights: “Architecture et construction“, “Stained glass windows and light effects” et “Acoustics and polyphonic music“.
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This scenography is accompanied by music, both medieval and contemporary, under the musical direction of Alexis Duffaure, chapel master of the cathedral and choirmaster of the Bordeaux Opera, in collaboration with the Cathedra association.
During this event, seven exceptional musical evenings will be offered: a concert by a professional choir accompanied by an ensemble of ten musicians, exploiting the exceptional and unique acoustics of this sacred space (October 21-27 and 31 then October 10). , November 11, 17, 24).
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A repertoire of classical and sacred music, rearranged for the occasion, will take you through the periods from the Middle Ages to the present day with works by Handel and Gounod in particular.
The imposing Saint-André Cathedral of Bordeaux located on Place Pey-Berland was built in the 12th century, listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. It was notably the place of illustrious marriages in History such as that of Eleanor of Aquitaine with Louis VII in 1137 or that of Louis XIII with Anne of Austria in 1615. Although damaged during the French Revolution, it was has stood the test of time thanks to restorations and still stands proud with its Gothic architectural elegance in the heart of the city.
It has therefore established itself as a majestic place to welcome this artistic prowess and turn towards modernity, a first in France.
In addition to the original artistic proposal offered to the general public, the Luminiscence project, placed under the aegis of the Ministry of Cultureis committed to the conservation and promotion of French heritage.
This is how part of the proceeds from the event will be devoted to the restoration of the great organs of the cathedral with the creation of a new instrumental part inside the restored Monument-Historic buffet.
A spiritual and cultural moment at the heart of our historical heritage is the promise of Luminescence, an event to discover from October 13 to December 17 to illuminate the end of the year 2023.
As a partner, France 3 Nouvelle-Aquitaine offers you the chance to win two free entries with an online quiz on the France Télévisions Viewers Club website. ICI.
To find out more about Luminiscence, click ICI.
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