Flute Concert and Author Meeting: Exciting Events at the Conservatory and La Préface Bookstore

Flute Concert and Author Meeting to Take Place in Colomiers

Colomiers residents are in for a treat this Saturday, June 24, as the students of the Conservatory will be showcasing their musical talents in a flute concert. The concert will take place at 5 p.m. at the Sainte-Radegonde church. This event is part of the Conservatory’s commitment to transversality, artistic openness, and collective collaboration.

In addition to the flute concert, the La Préface bookstore is organizing a meeting with authors as part of the Marathon des mots. The event will begin at 8:30 p.m. and will feature Emmanuelle Bayamack-Tam, an acclaimed author who also writes noir novels under the pseudonym of Rebecca Lighieri. Bayamack-Tam, winner of the Inter Book Prize in 2019, will be reading from her book “The Thirteenth Hour,” which received the prestigious Medici Prize in 2022. This event is part of the 19th edition of the Marathon des mots, a literary festival that celebrates the power of words.

The Conservatory has planned a series of performances to mark the end of the season. On Monday, June 26, at 6:30 p.m., there will be a brass concert at the Auditorium Jean-Cayrou. Theater students will take the stage on Thursday, June 29, starting at 8 p.m., also at the Auditorium. On Saturday, July 1, from 10 a.m., a Marching Brass concert will be held at the Colomiers market. Finally, on Wednesday, July 5, from 4 p.m., the Auditorium Jean-Cayrou will host a voice day.

These events provide an opportunity for residents of Colomiers to immerse themselves in the world of music and literature. Whether it’s the enchanting melodies of the flute concert or the captivating words of Emmanuelle Bayamack-Tam, there is something for everyone to enjoy. So mark your calendars and make sure to attend these exciting cultural events in Colomiers.

What are the main events happening during the weekend of cultural expression in Colomiers?

Get ready for a weekend full of culture and artistic expression in Colomiers! This Saturday, June 24, the talented students of the Conservatory will be taking center stage in a mesmerizing flute concert. You won’t want to miss this enchanting event, which will be held at 5 p.m. at the beautiful Sainte-Radegonde church. The concert is a testament to the Conservatory’s dedication to promoting collaboration, artistic openness, and exploring different genres of music.

But that’s not all! The Marathon des mots, organized by La Préface bookstore, will be hosting a special gathering with renowned authors. Starting at 8:30 p.m., Emmanuelle Bayamack-Tam, an acclaimed writer who also crafts gripping noir novels under the pen name Rebecca Lighieri, will be captivating the audience with her powerful words. Bayamack-Tam, the recipient of the prestigious Inter Book Prize in 2019, will be treating attendees to a reading from her acclaimed book, “The Thirteenth Hour,” which earned her the esteemed Medici Prize in 2022. The Marathon des mots, now in its 19th edition, is a literary festival that celebrates the magic and impact of language.

The Conservatory’s season-finale festivities continue with even more captivating performances. On Monday, June 26, at 6:30 p.m., you can immerse yourself in the soul-stirring melodies of a brass concert at the Auditorium Jean-Cayrou. Theater enthusiasts won’t want to miss the talents of the Conservatory’s theater students, who will grace the stage on Thursday, June 29, starting at 8 p.m., once again at the Auditorium. On Saturday, July 1, starting bright and early at 10 a.m., a Marching Brass concert will bring lively tunes to the Colomiers market. And finally, on Wednesday, July 5, from 4 p.m., the Auditorium Jean-Cayrou will welcome a captivating voice day.

These events truly offer an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich world of music and literature. Whether you find yourself enthralled by the enchanting melodies of the flute concert or captivated by the profound words of Emmanuelle Bayamack-Tam, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Make sure to mark your calendars and join us in celebrating the vibrant cultural scene in Colomiers. You won’t want to miss out!