In July 2024 the association Ad Manaurem 1762 organised masterclasses for six young, exceptionally talented pianists under the artistic direction of Monsieur Denis Pascal, professor at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris. He is considered one of the finest teachers of his generation.
With three other photographers from the area I made a photo record of the event.
According to the organisers : With 33 editions seen by more than 200 000 spectators and involving 4000 artists to date, Urbaka is an entirely free festival held on 4 days at the end of June in the streets of Limoges.
Since Christmas it had rained almost every day and the forecaast for the planned week of our visit to Alsace was not good. However, the weather turned out to be perfect, temperatures around 20°C and not a drop of rain. Alsace was the only part of France where it did not rain !
In 2024, LabOpéra presented West Side Story in Périgueux. In collaboration with asso OPPV I photographed rehearsals both on stage and in backstage.
A new production by LABOPÉRA Périgord-Dordogne with Chloé MEYZIE, artistic director and conductor and Gersende MICHEL, producer.
A visit to the magnificent garden Fukutsu-en near Limoges when the azaleas were in flower. Unfortunately it was VERY cold, 1°C at 10o/c and not much more at midday, but the garden was superb and we were blessed with fine bright sunshine despite the temperature.