NOTICE:
As of September 17th, 5pm EST / Avis : En date du 17 septembre à 17h00 HNE / 通知：截至美国东部时间 9 月 17 日下午 5 点 :
Due to extreme demand for our September 20th performance, we are no longer able to offer tickets to the event. We hope you will visit UNESCO’s live stream of the concert at the “WATCH LIVE HERE” link below…
En raison de la forte demande pour notre représentation du 20 septembre, il n’y a plus de billets disponibles pour cet événement. Nous vous invitons chaleureusement à suivre la retransmission en direct du concert de l’UNESCO via le lien ci-dessous…
由于我们 9 月 20 日的演出需求量极大，我们不再提供活动门票。我们希望您能通过以下“在此观看现场直播”链接访问联合国教科文组织的音乐会直播…
“We are challenged to define and encourage a new approach for the preservation of our planet. This concert is a cry for help, it is a reminder that our survival is linked the to survival of our Earth.”
— Mehri Madarshahi, President, Melody for Dialogue Among Civilizations Association
Melody for a Sustainable Environment
Earth, Home!
20 SEPTEMBER 2024 – 19.30 hrs
UNESCO Grand Auditorium
125 Avenue de Suffren
Paris 7ème, France
A Choral Symphony Composed and Conducted by Maestro Wang Ning
Wang Ning
Wang Ning
NOTICE:
As of September 17th, 5pm EST / Avis : En date du 17 septembre à 17h00 HNE / 通知：截至美国东部时间 9 月 17 日下午 5 点 :
Due to extreme demand for our September 20th performance, we are no longer able to offer tickets to the event. We hope you will visit UNESCO’s live stream of the concert at the “WATCH LIVE HERE” link below…
En raison de la forte demande pour notre représentation du 20 septembre, il n’y a plus de billets disponibles pour cet événement. Nous vous invitons chaleureusement à suivre la retransmission en direct du concert de l’UNESCO via le lien ci-dessous…
由于我们 9 月 20 日的演出需求量极大，我们不再提供活动门票。我们希望您能通过以下“在此观看现场直播”链接访问联合国教科文组织的音乐会直播…
Melody for a Sustainable Environment
Earth, Home!
20 SEPTEMBER 2024 – 19.30 hrs
UNESCO Grand Auditorium
125 Avenue de Suffren
Paris 7ème, France
A Choral Symphony Composed and Conducted by Maestro Wang Ning
“We are challenged to define and encourage a new approach for the preservation of our planet. This concert is a cry for help, it is a reminder that our survival is linked the to survival of our Earth.”
— Mehri Madarshahi, President, Melody for Dialogues Among Civilizations Association
Dr. Wang is a Chinese composer influenced by musics from around the world. He has been commissioned by orchestras, foundations, and institutions; his compositions are distributed throughout the world and are performed by hundreds of orchestras and troupes. Over the years, he has remained committed to his concept of music composition, whereas his creative personality lies at the center, evolving from his study of both Chinese traditional culture and Western techniques. His compositions cover a wide range of musical genres, from symphony (9), opera (3), and numerous compositions for orchestra, Chinese orchestra, chamber music, vocal, electronic music, and film music.The style of his writing is diverse, innovative, widely appealing and charming. Much of his music embraces a sincere concern for the real world and the destiny of humanity. His Fifth Choral Symphony Ode to Humanity was invited by UNESCO to be performed at its Grand Hall in Paris on the “International Day of Peace,” September 21, 2013; and reprised at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City during the “69th United Nations Assembly” by the Philadelphia Orchestra.Dr. Wang Ning has also conducted the Harbin Symphony Orchestra, and the Heilongjiang Symphony Orchestra, and is the recipient of many awards domestically and internationally, including the prestigious “China Academy Award.”
Dr. Wang is a Chinese composer influenced by musics from around the world. He has been commissioned by orchestras, foundations, and institutions; his compositions are distributed throughout the world and are performed by hundreds of orchestras and troupes. Over the years, he has remained committed to his concept of music composition, whereas his creative personality lies at the center, evolving from his study of both Chinese traditional culture and Western techniques. His compositions cover a wide range of musical genres, from symphony (9), opera (3), and numerous compositions for orchestra, Chinese orchestra, chamber music, vocal, electronic music, and film music.The style of his writing is diverse, innovative, widely appealing and charming. Much of his music embraces a sincere concern for the real world and the destiny of humanity. His Fifth Choral Symphony Ode to Humanity was invited by UNESCO to be performed at its Grand Hall in Paris on the “International Day of Peace,” September 21, 2013; and reprised at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City during the “69th United Nations Assembly” by the Philadelphia Orchestra.Dr. Wang Ning has also conducted the Harbin Symphony Orchestra, and the Heilongjiang Symphony Orchestra, and is the recipient of many awards domestically and internationally, including the prestigious “China Academy Award.”
Dr. Wang is a Chinese composer influenced by musics from around the world. He has been commissioned by orchestras, foundations, and institutions; his compositions are distributed throughout the world and are performed by hundreds of orchestras and troupes. Over the years, he has remained committed to his concept of music composition, whereas his creative personality lies at the center, evolving from his study of both Chinese traditional culture and Western techniques. His compositions cover a wide range of musical genres, from symphony (9), opera (3), and numerous compositions for orchestra, Chinese orchestra, chamber music, vocal, electronic music, and film music.The style of his writing is diverse, innovative, widely appealing and charming. Much of his music embraces a sincere concern for the real world and the destiny of humanity. His Fifth Choral Symphony Ode to Humanity was invited by UNESCO to be performed at its Grand Hall in Paris on the “International Day of Peace,” September 21, 2013; and reprised at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City during the “69th United Nations Assembly” by the Philadelphia Orchestra.Dr. Wang Ning has also conducted the Harbin Symphony Orchestra, and the Heilongjiang Symphony Orchestra, and is the recipient of many awards domestically and internationally, including the prestigious “China Academy Award.”
Dr. Wang is a Chinese composer influenced by musics from around the world. He has been commissioned by orchestras, foundations, and institutions; his compositions are distributed throughout the world and are performed by hundreds of orchestras and troupes. Over the years, he has remained committed to his concept of music composition, whereas his creative personality lies at the center, evolving from his study of both Chinese traditional culture and Western techniques. His compositions cover a wide range of musical genres, from symphony (9), opera (3), and numerous compositions for orchestra, Chinese orchestra, chamber music, vocal, electronic music, and film music.The style of his writing is diverse, innovative, widely appealing and charming. Much of his music embraces a sincere concern for the real world and the destiny of humanity. His Fifth Choral Symphony Ode to Humanity was invited by UNESCO to be performed at its Grand Hall in Paris on the “International Day of Peace,” September 21, 2013; and reprised at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City during the “69th United Nations Assembly” by the Philadelphia Orchestra.Dr. Wang Ning has also conducted the Harbin Symphony Orchestra, and the Heilongjiang Symphony Orchestra, and is the recipient of many awards domestically and internationally, including the prestigious “China Academy Award.”
Founder and Music Director of the Bel’Arte Symphony Orchestra, Richard Boudarham studied the piano then clarinet while in University. However, fascinated by orchestral conducting, he followed the teaching of R. P. Chouteau and S. Celibidache, and was soon appointed Music Director of the Symphony Orchestra of the Ile-de-France Music Academy, which gave birth to the Bel’Arte Symphony Orchestra in 1992. Within a few years, his charismatic, determined, and passionate personality made it possible for him to build a training program that has garnered international appeal, both in the Paris region where he flourishes, as well as in the provinces and abroad.
Richard Boudarham has conducted in France in Paris, Bordeaux, Agen, at the Lourdes Sacred Arts Festival and abroad totaling more than 250 concerts, including with the Westchester Symphony Orchestra and the Oratorio Society of New York (the official choir of Carnegie Hall), as well as memorable concerts with the Metropolitan Opera soloists at Carnegie Hall, the Heathrow Festival, and with the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios on several occasions…
Passionate about teaching, Maestro Boudarham has taught the clarinet for more than twenty-five years, notably at the National Conservatory of Issy-les-Moulineaux, and shares his passion for symphonic music with the youngest, notably in the Gaveau room or at the Issy-les-Moulineaux Auditorium for around ten years.
At UNESCO on November 6, 2006, Richard Boudarham directed the Bel’Arte Symphony Orchestra for their performance of Mozart’s The Magic Flute on the occasion of the closing concert of the 60th anniversary of the creation of UNESCO; an event organized by the Melody for Dialogue among Civilizations Association and presided over by Madame Mehri Madarshahi.
Founder and Music Director of the Bel’Arte Symphony Orchestra, Richard Boudarham studied the piano then clarinet while in University. However, fascinated by orchestral conducting, he followed the teaching of R. P. Chouteau and S. Celibidache, and was soon appointed Music Director of the Symphony Orchestra of the Ile-de-France Music Academy, which gave birth to the Bel’Arte Symphony Orchestra in 1992. Within a few years, his charismatic, determined, and passionate personality made it possible for him to build a training program that has garnered international appeal, both in the Paris region where he flourishes, as well as in the provinces and abroad.
Richard Boudarham has conducted in France in Paris, Bordeaux, Agen, at the Lourdes Sacred Arts Festival and abroad totaling more than 250 concerts, including with the Westchester Symphony Orchestra and the Oratorio Society of New York (the official choir of Carnegie Hall), as well as memorable concerts with the Metropolitan Opera soloists at Carnegie Hall, the Heathrow Festival, and with the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios on several occasions…
Passionate about teaching, Maestro Boudarham has taught the clarinet for more than twenty-five years, notably at the National Conservatory of Issy-les-Moulineaux, and shares his passion for symphonic music with the youngest, notably in the Gaveau room or at the Issy-les-Moulineaux Auditorium for around ten years.
At UNESCO on November 6, 2006, Richard Boudarham directed the Bel’Arte Symphony Orchestra for their performance of Mozart’s The Magic Flute on the occasion of the closing concert of the 60th anniversary of the creation of UNESCO; an event organized by the Melody for Dialogue among Civilizations Association and presided over by Madame Mehri Madarshahi.
Founder and Music Director of the Bel’Arte Symphony Orchestra, Richard Boudarham studied the piano then clarinet while in University. However, fascinated by orchestral conducting, he followed the teaching of R. P. Chouteau and S. Celibidache, and was soon appointed Music Director of the Symphony Orchestra of the Ile-de-France Music Academy, which gave birth to the Bel’Arte Symphony Orchestra in 1992. Within a few years, his charismatic, determined, and passionate personality made it possible for him to build a training program that has garnered international appeal, both in the Paris region where he flourishes, as well as in the provinces and abroad.
Richard Boudarham has conducted in France in Paris, Bordeaux, Agen, at the Lourdes Sacred Arts Festival and abroad totaling more than 250 concerts, including with the Westchester Symphony Orchestra and the Oratorio Society of New York (the official choir of Carnegie Hall), as well as memorable concerts with the Metropolitan Opera soloists at Carnegie Hall, the Heathrow Festival, and with the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios on several occasions…
Passionate about teaching, Maestro Boudarham has taught the clarinet for more than twenty-five years, notably at the National Conservatory of Issy-les-Moulineaux, and shares his passion for symphonic music with the youngest, notably in the Gaveau room or at the Issy-les-Moulineaux Auditorium for around ten years.
At UNESCO on November 6, 2006, Richard Boudarham directed the Bel’Arte Symphony Orchestra for their performance of Mozart’s The Magic Flute on the occasion of the closing concert of the 60th anniversary of the creation of UNESCO; an event organized by the Melody for Dialogue among Civilizations Association and presided over by Madame Mehri Madarshahi.
Founder and Music Director of the Bel’Arte Symphony Orchestra, Richard Boudarham studied the piano then clarinet while in University. However, fascinated by orchestral conducting, he followed the teaching of R. P. Chouteau and S. Celibidache, and was soon appointed Music Director of the Symphony Orchestra of the Ile-de-France Music Academy, which gave birth to the Bel’Arte Symphony Orchestra in 1992. Within a few years, his charismatic, determined, and passionate personality made it possible for him to build a training program that has garnered international appeal, both in the Paris region where he flourishes, as well as in the provinces and abroad.
Richard Boudarham has conducted in France in Paris, Bordeaux, Agen, at the Lourdes Sacred Arts Festival and abroad totaling more than 250 concerts, including with the Westchester Symphony Orchestra and the Oratorio Society of New York (the official choir of Carnegie Hall), as well as memorable concerts with the Metropolitan Opera soloists at Carnegie Hall, the Heathrow Festival, and with the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios on several occasions…
Passionate about teaching, Maestro Boudarham has taught the clarinet for more than twenty-five years, notably at the National Conservatory of Issy-les-Moulineaux, and shares his passion for symphonic music with the youngest, notably in the Gaveau room or at the Issy-les-Moulineaux Auditorium for around ten years.
At UNESCO on November 6, 2006, Richard Boudarham directed the Bel’Arte Symphony Orchestra for their performance of Mozart’s The Magic Flute on the occasion of the closing concert of the 60th anniversary of the creation of UNESCO; an event organized by the Melody for Dialogue among Civilizations Association and presided over by Madame Mehri Madarshahi.
Fabienne Conrad’s journey began after her debut in the title role of La Traviata which revealed the young soprano to the French audience and caught the attention of the musical press. Critics praise “an exceptional singer with a real gift for interpretation”, “pianissimi reminiscent of Montserrat Caballe”, “a discovery: the alchemy characteristic of elite artists”. (Opera Magazine, Resmusica, The Baltic Times, der neue Merker…) Her “tremendous stage presence”, her “steely technique” and her musicality make Fabienne Conrad one of France’s key sopranos and an artist able of singing particularly demanding roles.
Among her projects: Tosca, Verdi’s Requiem, soprano solo in Carmina Burana… Elected as the image of the day by BBCnews, she has been the guest soprano of the French Garde Républicaine and for European Union official events. Selected by the famous French journalist Alain Duault for her capacity to sing a wide range from coloratura to dramatic, she performed a series of “Maria Callas, a passion, a destiny” concerts, such as several live concerts on National French TV for the Chorégies d’Orange’s opening, next to Roberto Alagna, JF Borras, Sonya Yoncheva…
Besides French opera houses, she thus performed all over the world: at Madrid’s Teatro Real, the Lithuanian and Bulgarian National Opera Houses, in Leipzig’s Opera House, Lausanne’s Opera House, at the Eiffel Tower, Salle Pleyel, Salle Gaveau, at the Opéra Garnier and the Opéra Comique in Paris, in Beijing, in the MCPA Mumbay and the Victoria Hall of Calcutta, in Moscow, on tour in Russia with Theodor Currentzis’ Musicaeterna orchestra…
She recently worked as Stage Director for French festivals (West Side Story and Tosca) and has been invited for the Conferences & Debates “les Rencontres de la Paix” at Sciences Po Paris. Since 2023 she is the Artistic Director of the “Paris Sainte Chapelle Opera Festival” for Euromusic and the French Centre des Monuments Nationaux.
Fabienne Conrad’s journey began after her debut in the title role of La Traviata which revealed the young soprano to the French audience and caught the attention of the musical press. Critics praise “an exceptional singer with a real gift for interpretation”, “pianissimi reminiscent of Montserrat Caballe”, “a discovery: the alchemy characteristic of elite artists”. (Opera Magazine, Resmusica, The Baltic Times, der neue Merker…) Her “tremendous stage presence”, her “steely technique” and her musicality make Fabienne Conrad one of France’s key sopranos and an artist able of singing particularly demanding roles.
Among her projects: Tosca, Verdi’s Requiem, soprano solo in Carmina Burana… Elected as the image of the day by BBCnews, she has been the guest soprano of the French Garde Républicaine and for European Union official events. Selected by the famous French journalist Alain Duault for her capacity to sing a wide range from coloratura to dramatic, she performed a series of “Maria Callas, a passion, a destiny” concerts, such as several live concerts on National French TV for the Chorégies d’Orange’s opening, next to Roberto Alagna, JF Borras, Sonya Yoncheva…
Besides French opera houses, she thus performed all over the world: at Madrid’s Teatro Real, the Lithuanian and Bulgarian National Opera Houses, in Leipzig’s Opera House, Lausanne’s Opera House, at the Eiffel Tower, Salle Pleyel, Salle Gaveau, at the Opéra Garnier and the Opéra Comique in Paris, in Beijing, in the MCPA Mumbay and the Victoria Hall of Calcutta, in Moscow, on tour in Russia with Theodor Currentzis’ Musicaeterna orchestra…
She recently worked as Stage Director for French festivals (West Side Story and Tosca) and has been invited for the Conferences & Debates “les Rencontres de la Paix” at Sciences Po Paris. Since 2023 she is the Artistic Director of the “Paris Sainte Chapelle Opera Festival” for Euromusic and the French Centre des Monuments Nationaux.
Paul Gaugler studied at the Strasbourg Conservatory, his native town, and graduated at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse in Paris. Afterwards he joined the Academies of Ambronay and Royaumont and perfected his skills with Ludovic Tézier, Christian Tréguier and Viorica Cortez. He has won prizes in the Vincenzo Bellini and Armel Opera competitions.
As a heroic tenor, Gaugler sang Radamès in Aïda and Pollione in Norma (Chisinau National Opera), Don José in Carmen (Lviv National Opera), Faust in La Damnation de Faust (revival at the Glyndebourne Festival), the title role Dante (Opéra de Saint-Étienne), Boris in Katia Kabanova, Grand prix du Syndicat de la Critique (Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord, Paris and on tour), Siegfried in an adaptation of The Ring (Opéra de Reims, Athénée Théâtre Louis-Jouvet, Paris), the title role in Les Contes d’Hoffmann (Théâtre de Saint-Dizier), Bacchus in Ariadne auf Naxos (Royaumont). And with the national company ARCAL, he played the title role in Le Pauvre Matelot and Janik, hero from The Diary of the one who disappeared, and many more…
Paul Gaugler has created several opera roles: Victor in Guru by Laurent Petitgirard (Szczecin opera house), Charles/Selim in Les Sacrifiées by Thierry Pécou (ARCAL tour, Rouen, Massy, Reims opera houses), and Evezhiad in Le Royaume d’Awen by Sylvie Biaggioni.
Paul Gaugler also records for the cinema, including on the soundtrack of the film Ténor, 2022.
In concert, Gaugler sings Verdi’s Requiem and Beethoven’s 9th Symphony (Saint-Etienne Opera house), la Petite Messe solennelle (Münchner Symphoniker, Les Invalides, Paris), Stravinsky’s Threni (Bastille Opera Amphitheater), Dvorak’s Requiem (Lviv National Philharmonic), as well as galas (Lviv Philharmonic, Shanghai Symphony Hall, Bastia opera house, Institute of France etc.) Gaugler has performed in recital with the Lviv National Philharmonic, the Bordeaux national opera house, Victoria Memorial Hall in Calcutta, and many more.
During the 2023-24 season, Paul Gaugler sings Erster Jude in Salome at the Opéra-Théâtre Eurométropole de Metz, direction: Lena-Lisa Wüstendörfer, staging: Joël Lauwers; Alfredo in La Traviata at the Festival Les Pierres lyriques, musical direction: Samuel Jean; Lenski in Eugene Onegin at the Festival Rencontres musicales du château d’Ainay-le-Vieil, direction: David Molard-Soriano, staging: Constance-Clara Guibert; and on tour with ARCAL, he sings the title role again in Le Pauvre Matelot.
Paul Gaugler studied at the Strasbourg Conservatory, his native town, and graduated at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse in Paris. Afterwards he joined the Academies of Ambronay and Royaumont and perfected his skills with Ludovic Tézier, Christian Tréguier and Viorica Cortez. He has won prizes in the Vincenzo Bellini and Armel Opera competitions.
As a heroic tenor, Gaugler sang Radamès in Aïda and Pollione in Norma (Chisinau National Opera), Don José in Carmen (Lviv National Opera), Faust in La Damnation de Faust (revival at the Glyndebourne Festival), the title role Dante (Opéra de Saint-Étienne), Boris in Katia Kabanova, Grand prix du Syndicat de la Critique (Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord, Paris and on tour), Siegfried in an adaptation of The Ring (Opéra de Reims, Athénée Théâtre Louis-Jouvet, Paris), the title role in Les Contes d’Hoffmann (Théâtre de Saint-Dizier), Bacchus in Ariadne auf Naxos (Royaumont). And with the national company ARCAL, he played the title role in Le Pauvre Matelot and Janik, hero from The Diary of the one who disappeared, and many more…
Paul Gaugler has created several opera roles: Victor in Guru by Laurent Petitgirard (Szczecin opera house), Charles/Selim in Les Sacrifiées by Thierry Pécou (ARCAL tour, Rouen, Massy, Reims opera houses), and Evezhiad in Le Royaume d’Awen by Sylvie Biaggioni.
Paul Gaugler also records for the cinema, including on the soundtrack of the film Ténor, 2022.
In concert, Gaugler sings Verdi’s Requiem and Beethoven’s 9th Symphony (Saint-Etienne Opera house), la Petite Messe solennelle (Münchner Symphoniker, Les Invalides, Paris), Stravinsky’s Threni (Bastille Opera Amphitheater), Dvorak’s Requiem (Lviv National Philharmonic), as well as galas (Lviv Philharmonic, Shanghai Symphony Hall, Bastia opera house, Institute of France etc.) Gaugler has performed in recital with the Lviv National Philharmonic, the Bordeaux national opera house, Victoria Memorial Hall in Calcutta, and many more.
During the 2023-24 season, Paul Gaugler sings Erster Jude in Salome at the Opéra-Théâtre Eurométropole de Metz, direction: Lena-Lisa Wüstendörfer, staging: Joël Lauwers; Alfredo in La Traviata at the Festival Les Pierres lyriques, musical direction: Samuel Jean; Lenski in Eugene Onegin at the Festival Rencontres musicales du château d’Ainay-le-Vieil, direction: David Molard-Soriano, staging: Constance-Clara Guibert; and on tour with ARCAL, he sings the title role again in Le Pauvre Matelot.
Camerata on the violin since August 2022. Soprano in the choir of Mozart’s Requiem in March 2023 and September 2023 in Paris. Soprano in a chamber orchestra during the opening and closing concerts of the 2023 edition of Petites Mains Symphoniques in Verneuil sur Avre. Soloist singing with the Camerata in October 2023 in Corsica: Lasca chi’o pianga by Handel.
Camerata on the violin since August 2022. Soprano in the choir of Mozart’s Requiem in March 2023 and September 2023 in Paris. Soprano in a chamber orchestra during the opening and closing concerts of the 2023 edition of Petites Mains Symphoniques in Verneuil sur Avre. Soloist singing with the Camerata in October 2023 in Corsica: Lasca chi’o pianga by Handel.
He was born on 02/25/2011 in France. He sang as a soloist the “Pie Jesu” from Fauré’s Requiem in May 2024 at the Palais des congrès de Versailles. He is part of the Jean Philippe Rameau Children’s Choir directed by Christophe Junivart.
He was born on 02/25/2011 in France. He sang as a soloist the “Pie Jesu” from Fauré’s Requiem in May 2024 at the Palais des congrès de Versailles. He is part of the Jean Philippe Rameau Children’s Choir directed by Christophe Junivart.
Fabienne Conrad’s journey began after her debut in the title role of La Traviata which revealed the young soprano to the French audience and caught the attention of the musical press. Critics praise “an exceptional singer with a real gift for interpretation”, “pianissimi reminiscent of Montserrat Caballe”, “a discovery: the alchemy characteristic of elite artists”. (Opera Magazine, Resmusica, The Baltic Times, der neue Merker…) Her “tremendous stage presence”, her “steely technique” and her musicality make Fabienne Conrad one of France’s key sopranos and an artist able of singing particularly demanding roles.
Among her projects: Tosca, Verdi’s Requiem, soprano solo in Carmina Burana… Elected as the image of the day by BBCnews, she has been the guest soprano of the French Garde Républicaine and for European Union official events. Selected by the famous French journalist Alain Duault for her capacity to sing a wide range from coloratura to dramatic, she performed a series of “Maria Callas, a passion, a destiny” concerts, such as several live concerts on National French TV for the Chorégies d’Orange’s opening, next to Roberto Alagna, JF Borras, Sonya Yoncheva…
Besides French opera houses, she thus performed all over the world: at Madrid’s Teatro Real, the Lithuanian and Bulgarian National Opera Houses, in Leipzig’s Opera House, Lausanne’s Opera House, at the Eiffel Tower, Salle Pleyel, Salle Gaveau, at the Opéra Garnier and the Opéra Comique in Paris, in Beijing, in the MCPA Mumbay and the Victoria Hall of Calcutta, in Moscow, on tour in Russia with Theodor Currentzis’ Musicaeterna orchestra…
She recently worked as Stage Director for French festivals (West Side Story and Tosca) and has been invited for the Conferences & Debates “les Rencontres de la Paix” at Sciences Po Paris. Since 2023 she is the Artistic Director of the “Paris Sainte Chapelle Opera Festival” for Euromusic and the French Centre des Monuments Nationaux.
Fabienne Conrad’s journey began after her debut in the title role of La Traviata which revealed the young soprano to the French audience and caught the attention of the musical press. Critics praise “an exceptional singer with a real gift for interpretation”, “pianissimi reminiscent of Montserrat Caballe”, “a discovery: the alchemy characteristic of elite artists”. (Opera Magazine, Resmusica, The Baltic Times, der neue Merker…) Her “tremendous stage presence”, her “steely technique” and her musicality make Fabienne Conrad one of France’s key sopranos and an artist able of singing particularly demanding roles.
Among her projects: Tosca, Verdi’s Requiem, soprano solo in Carmina Burana… Elected as the image of the day by BBCnews, she has been the guest soprano of the French Garde Républicaine and for European Union official events. Selected by the famous French journalist Alain Duault for her capacity to sing a wide range from coloratura to dramatic, she performed a series of “Maria Callas, a passion, a destiny” concerts, such as several live concerts on National French TV for the Chorégies d’Orange’s opening, next to Roberto Alagna, JF Borras, Sonya Yoncheva…
Besides French opera houses, she thus performed all over the world: at Madrid’s Teatro Real, the Lithuanian and Bulgarian National Opera Houses, in Leipzig’s Opera House, Lausanne’s Opera House, at the Eiffel Tower, Salle Pleyel, Salle Gaveau, at the Opéra Garnier and the Opéra Comique in Paris, in Beijing, in the MCPA Mumbay and the Victoria Hall of Calcutta, in Moscow, on tour in Russia with Theodor Currentzis’ Musicaeterna orchestra…
She recently worked as Stage Director for French festivals (West Side Story and Tosca) and has been invited for the Conferences & Debates “les Rencontres de la Paix” at Sciences Po Paris. Since 2023 she is the Artistic Director of the “Paris Sainte Chapelle Opera Festival” for Euromusic and the French Centre des Monuments Nationaux.
Paul Gaugler studied at the Strasbourg Conservatory, his native town, and graduated at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse in Paris. Afterwards he joined the Academies of Ambronay and Royaumont and perfected his skills with Ludovic Tézier, Christian Tréguier and Viorica Cortez. He has won prizes in the Vincenzo Bellini and Armel Opera competitions.
As a heroic tenor, Gaugler sang Radamès in Aïda and Pollione in Norma (Chisinau National Opera), Don José in Carmen (Lviv National Opera), Faust in La Damnation de Faust (revival at the Glyndebourne Festival), the title role Dante (Opéra de Saint-Étienne), Boris in Katia Kabanova, Grand prix du Syndicat de la Critique (Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord, Paris and on tour), Siegfried in an adaptation of The Ring (Opéra de Reims, Athénée Théâtre Louis-Jouvet, Paris), the title role in Les Contes d’Hoffmann (Théâtre de Saint-Dizier), Bacchus in Ariadne auf Naxos (Royaumont). And with the national company ARCAL, he played the title role in Le Pauvre Matelot and Janik, hero from The Diary of the one who disappeared, and many more…
Paul Gaugler has created several opera roles: Victor in Guru by Laurent Petitgirard (Szczecin opera house), Charles/Selim in Les Sacrifiées by Thierry Pécou (ARCAL tour, Rouen, Massy, Reims opera houses), and Evezhiad in Le Royaume d’Awen by Sylvie Biaggioni.
Paul Gaugler also records for the cinema, including on the soundtrack of the film Ténor, 2022.
In concert, Gaugler sings Verdi’s Requiem and Beethoven’s 9th Symphony (Saint-Etienne Opera house), la Petite Messe solennelle (Münchner Symphoniker, Les Invalides, Paris), Stravinsky’s Threni (Bastille Opera Amphitheater), Dvorak’s Requiem (Lviv National Philharmonic), as well as galas (Lviv Philharmonic, Shanghai Symphony Hall, Bastia opera house, Institute of France etc.) Gaugler has performed in recital with the Lviv National Philharmonic, the Bordeaux national opera house, Victoria Memorial Hall in Calcutta, and many more.
During the 2023-24 season, Paul Gaugler sings Erster Jude in Salome at the Opéra-Théâtre Eurométropole de Metz, direction: Lena-Lisa Wüstendörfer, staging: Joël Lauwers; Alfredo in La Traviata at the Festival Les Pierres lyriques, musical direction: Samuel Jean; Lenski in Eugene Onegin at the Festival Rencontres musicales du château d’Ainay-le-Vieil, direction: David Molard-Soriano, staging: Constance-Clara Guibert; and on tour with ARCAL, he sings the title role again in Le Pauvre Matelot.
Paul Gaugler studied at the Strasbourg Conservatory, his native town, and graduated at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse in Paris. Afterwards he joined the Academies of Ambronay and Royaumont and perfected his skills with Ludovic Tézier, Christian Tréguier and Viorica Cortez. He has won prizes in the Vincenzo Bellini and Armel Opera competitions.
As a heroic tenor, Gaugler sang Radamès in Aïda and Pollione in Norma (Chisinau National Opera), Don José in Carmen (Lviv National Opera), Faust in La Damnation de Faust (revival at the Glyndebourne Festival), the title role Dante (Opéra de Saint-Étienne), Boris in Katia Kabanova, Grand prix du Syndicat de la Critique (Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord, Paris and on tour), Siegfried in an adaptation of The Ring (Opéra de Reims, Athénée Théâtre Louis-Jouvet, Paris), the title role in Les Contes d’Hoffmann (Théâtre de Saint-Dizier), Bacchus in Ariadne auf Naxos (Royaumont). And with the national company ARCAL, he played the title role in Le Pauvre Matelot and Janik, hero from The Diary of the one who disappeared, and many more…
Paul Gaugler has created several opera roles: Victor in Guru by Laurent Petitgirard (Szczecin opera house), Charles/Selim in Les Sacrifiées by Thierry Pécou (ARCAL tour, Rouen, Massy, Reims opera houses), and Evezhiad in Le Royaume d’Awen by Sylvie Biaggioni.
Paul Gaugler also records for the cinema, including on the soundtrack of the film Ténor, 2022.
In concert, Gaugler sings Verdi’s Requiem and Beethoven’s 9th Symphony (Saint-Etienne Opera house), la Petite Messe solennelle (Münchner Symphoniker, Les Invalides, Paris), Stravinsky’s Threni (Bastille Opera Amphitheater), Dvorak’s Requiem (Lviv National Philharmonic), as well as galas (Lviv Philharmonic, Shanghai Symphony Hall, Bastia opera house, Institute of France etc.) Gaugler has performed in recital with the Lviv National Philharmonic, the Bordeaux national opera house, Victoria Memorial Hall in Calcutta, and many more.
During the 2023-24 season, Paul Gaugler sings Erster Jude in Salome at the Opéra-Théâtre Eurométropole de Metz, direction: Lena-Lisa Wüstendörfer, staging: Joël Lauwers; Alfredo in La Traviata at the Festival Les Pierres lyriques, musical direction: Samuel Jean; Lenski in Eugene Onegin at the Festival Rencontres musicales du château d’Ainay-le-Vieil, direction: David Molard-Soriano, staging: Constance-Clara Guibert; and on tour with ARCAL, he sings the title role again in Le Pauvre Matelot.
Camerata on the violin since August 2022. Soprano in the choir of Mozart’s Requiem in March 2023 and September 2023 in Paris. Soprano in a chamber orchestra during the opening and closing concerts of the 2023 edition of Petites Mains Symphoniques in Verneuil sur Avre. Soloist singing with the Camerata in October 2023 in Corsica: Lasca chi’o pianga by Handel.
Camerata on the violin since August 2022. Soprano in the choir of Mozart’s Requiem in March 2023 and September 2023 in Paris. Soprano in a chamber orchestra during the opening and closing concerts of the 2023 edition of Petites Mains Symphoniques in Verneuil sur Avre. Soloist singing with the Camerata in October 2023 in Corsica: Lasca chi’o pianga by Handel.
He was born on 02/25/2011 in France. He sang as a soloist the “Pie Jesu” from Fauré’s Requiem in May 2024 at the Palais des congrès de Versailles. He is part of the Jean Philippe Rameau Children’s Choir directed by Christophe Junivart.
He was born on 02/25/2011 in France. He sang as a soloist the “Pie Jesu” from Fauré’s Requiem in May 2024 at the Palais des congrès de Versailles. He is part of the Jean Philippe Rameau Children’s Choir directed by Christophe Junivart.
A Concert Extravaganza of Chinese and French Musicians
The Concert Extravaganza Earth•Home presents a mix of 80 French and Chinese musicians and 80 members of choirs from France at the UNESCO grand auditorium in Paris, including the Jinghui Symphony Orchestra of Madagascar, the first symphony orchestra composed solely of Buddhist monks in the world; and L’Orchestre Symphonique Bel’Arte.
The Jinghui Symphony Orchestra is the first all-monk symphony orchestra promoting the East Asian traditional culture of truth, kindness, and beauty in service of world peace. Since its inception, the Jinghui Symphony Orchestra has toured and performed in many Chinese cities including Beijing (at the Great Hall of the People’s National Committee Auditorium for the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, (CPPCC); Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tianjin, and Shandong; as well as abroad including India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, and the United States – all to wide acclaim.
The Jinghui Symphony Orchestra is the first all-monk symphony orchestra promoting the East Asian traditional culture of truth, kindness, and beauty in service of world peace. Since its inception, the Jinghui Symphony Orchestra has toured and performed in many Chinese cities including Beijing (at the Great Hall of the People’s National Committee Auditorium for the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, (CPPCC); Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tianjin, and Shandong; as well as abroad including India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, and the United States – all to wide acclaim.
At the dawn of the new millennium, the Bel’Arte Symphony Orchestra has already enjoyed immense success with a vast French and foreign audience. Its founder, Richard Boudarham, has led the orchestra with more than four hundred concerts; the orchestra has accompanied soloists such as Igor Oistrakh, Aldo Ciccolini, Yury Boukoff, (complete concertos for piano and orchestra by Beethoven), Yves Henry, Patrice Fontanarosa, Sumi Jo, Christophe Boulier, Jean-Marc Phillips, the choir of Carnegie Hall in New York, Le Jeune Chœur d’Ile de France, Sarah Nemtanu, Serge Lama, Sanderson, Rolando Villazone, and more.
At the dawn of the new millennium, the Bel’Arte Symphony Orchestra has already enjoyed immense success with a vast French and foreign audience. Its founder, Richard Boudarham, has led the orchestra with more than four hundred concerts; the orchestra has accompanied soloists such as Igor Oistrakh, Aldo Ciccolini, Yury Boukoff, (complete concertos for piano and orchestra by Beethoven), Yves Henry, Patrice Fontanarosa, Sumi Jo, Christophe Boulier, Jean-Marc Phillips, the choir of Carnegie Hall in New York, Le Jeune Chœur d’Ile de France, Sarah Nemtanu, Serge Lama, Sanderson, Rolando Villazone, and more.
Choir Directors, Le Grand Chœur ArteLab de Versailles
After earning her Master’s degree in Musicology and Philosophy and Art History at the Sorbonne, as well as in Pedagogy at INSPE Paris, Maïlys Pascault obtained the Agrégation de Musique in 2018 at the age of 23. A classically trained pianist and vocalist, she obtained her Piano Prize at the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Paris. She is currently a Choir director of the Grand Chœur ArteLab of Versailles, and teaches music at La Bruyère high school in Versailles. She has also been a lecturer at the University of Tours in the Department of Musicology since 2019.
After earning her Master’s degree in Musicology and Philosophy and Art History at the Sorbonne, as well as in Pedagogy at INSPE Paris, Maïlys Pascault obtained the Agrégation de Musique in 2018 at the age of 23. A classically trained pianist and vocalist, she obtained her Piano Prize at the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Paris. She is currently a Choir director of the Grand Chœur ArteLab of Versailles, and teaches music at La Bruyère high school in Versailles. She has also been a lecturer at the University of Tours in the Department of Musicology since 2019.
The Grand Chœur ArteLab de Versailles has been directed, for several years, by two talented choir directors, Associate Professors of Music and Choral Singing: Maïlys Pascault and David Sotiropoulos. They have created many original shows, most notably on large prestigious stages such as La Grande Seine Musicale (2024), Paris Bercy Accor Arena (2024), La Grande salle Boulez of the Philharmonie de Paris (2018, 2023); and in Versailles, La Chapelle Royale (2018) and The Palace of Versailles (Galerie des Glaces, Galerie des Batailles, Escalier Gabriel, and more!)
The Grand Chœur ArteLab de Versailles has been directed, for several years, by two talented choir directors, Associate Professors of Music and Choral Singing: Maïlys Pascault and David Sotiropoulos. They have created many original shows, most notably on large prestigious stages such as La Grande Seine Musicale (2024), Paris Bercy Accor Arena (2024), La Grande salle Boulez of the Philharmonie de Paris (2018, 2023); and in Versailles, La Chapelle Royale (2018) and The Palace of Versailles (Galerie des Glaces, Galerie des Batailles, Escalier Gabriel, and more!)
A Choir director of the Grand Chœur ArteLab of Versailles, David Sotiropoulos is Associate Professor of Music at the Lycée La Bruyère in Versailles. He is a Composer-arranger, member of SACEM, and versatile lyrical baritone and double bassist. A graduate of the CNSM of Paris (Writing), and the Royal Conservatory of Brussels (Masters in Conducting), Sotiropoulos also completed a double university course in Musicology at the Sorbonne (Agrégation de Musique) and in Physics at Paris VI / Ircam (Master ATIAM). He has performed on prestigious stages in France (Philharmonie de Paris, Le Châtelet, Chapelle Royale, Château de Versailles and more) and in many countries around the world.
A Choir director of the Grand Chœur ArteLab of Versailles, David Sotiropoulos is Associate Professor of Music at the Lycée La Bruyère in Versailles. He is a Composer-arranger, member of SACEM, and versatile lyrical baritone and double bassist. A graduate of the CNSM of Paris (Writing), and the Royal Conservatory of Brussels (Masters in Conducting), Sotiropoulos also completed a double university course in Musicology at the Sorbonne (Agrégation de Musique) and in Physics at Paris VI / Ircam (Master ATIAM). He has performed on prestigious stages in France (Philharmonie de Paris, Le Châtelet, Chapelle Royale, Château de Versailles and more) and in many countries around the world.
Digital Artists
Abel Zhao [ 赵伯祚]
The works of Abel ZHAO [ 赵伯祚] cover a variety of forms including films, commercials, 3D animation, and AIGC (Artificial Intelligence Generated Content) art. They often explore the intersection of Eastern traditional aesthetics with contemporary contexts, investigating the possibilities between the two. These creations are not only filled with creativity but also demonstrate a tribute to and reinterpretation of tradition.
The works of Abel ZHAO [ 赵伯祚] cover a variety of forms including films, commercials, 3D animation, and AIGC (Artificial Intelligence Generated Content) art. They often explore the intersection of Eastern traditional aesthetics with contemporary contexts, investigating the possibilities between the two. These creations are not only filled with creativity but also demonstrate a tribute to and reinterpretation of tradition.
XUE Lei [薛雷]
Since 2006, XUE Lei [薛雷] has been continuously implementing public art projects with new media features in Germany and in China. Lei approaches art through the study of the society. He integrates art with scientific thinking and explores novel possibilities to establish public space in Metaverse, which would enable communicative actions. He ventures simultaneously into fields like painting, porcelain installation, music animation, and new media public art. He was a member of the organizing committee of The 1st Annual Metaverse Art Venice exhibition and now lives in Darmstadt and Beijing.
Xue Lei’s works and critical reviews have been published in Artforum, The New York Times, and Fragiles: Porcelain, Glass and Ceramics (Die Gestalten Verlag, 2008). His works have been broadly collected by private collectors worldwide as well as institutions, including the He Xiangning Art Museum (Shenzhen), Zabludowicz Collection (London), Museum of Applied Arts (Vienna), and Pergamon Museum (Berlin).
XUE Lei has directed and produced new media and interactive projects such as the Spring Festival Gala for Beijing TV, immersive theater in Huizhou, and the ancient city wall projection show in Xi’an.
Ethan Forde
Blue-i Event Technology is a U.K.-based audio-visual company led by Ethan Forde that provides innovative solutions for technological needs related to video, lighting, sound, theatre and more. Founded in 2002, The Blue-i Group provides AV, event technology, as well as technical production and project management services, for the live events and theatre industries. The company has partnered with production company clients across pharmaceutical, automotive, technology, government, theatre and creative arts sectors, and has completed projects for the United Nations, UK Government, Honda and eBay, as well as West End productions including Frozen, Wicked, Starlight Express and Tina Turner the Musical.
Blue-i Event Technology is a U.K.-based audio-visual company led by Ethan Forde that provides innovative solutions for technological needs related to video, lighting, sound, theatre and more. Founded in 2002, The Blue-i Group provides AV, event technology, as well as technical production and project management services, for the live events and theatre industries. The company has partnered with production company clients across pharmaceutical, automotive, technology, government, theatre and creative arts sectors, and has completed projects for the United Nations, UK Government, Honda and eBay, as well as West End productions including Frozen, Wicked, Starlight Express and Tina Turner the Musical.
Ting Chawchen
Dr. Ting Chawchen, founder of the Design Day Marathon, currently serves as professor and head of the New Media Department at the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology. Additionally, he is a member of the Advisory Board for The International Center for Creativity and Sustainable Development under the auspices of UNESCO. He is also an international fellow of both the Royal Society of Arts and Politecnico di Milano, and has been honored as a Phoenix Educational Talent of Chaoyang District in Beijing. His current research interests encompass a diverse range of topics, including fashion trends, digital lifestyle, digital entertainment, and digital fashion.
Dr. Ting Chawchen, founder of the Design Day Marathon, currently serves as professor and head of the New Media Department at the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology. Additionally, he is a member of the Advisory Board for The International Center for Creativity and Sustainable Development under the auspices of UNESCO. He is also an international fellow of both the Royal Society of Arts and Politecnico di Milano, and has been honored as a Phoenix Educational Talent of Chaoyang District in Beijing. His current research interests encompass a diverse range of topics, including fashion trends, digital lifestyle, digital entertainment, and digital fashion.
The Jinghui Symphony Orchestra is the first all-monk symphony orchestra promoting the East Asian traditional culture of truth, kindness, and beauty in service of world peace. Since its inception, the Jinghui Symphony Orchestra has toured and performed in many Chinese cities including Beijing (at the Great Hall of the People’s National Committee Auditorium for the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, (CPPCC); Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tianjin, and Shandong; as well as abroad including India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, and the United States – all to wide acclaim.
Organized and produced by
“Melody for Dialogue among Civilizations”
Association
Significant Contributions by:
Master Shi Wule, Abbot, the Xizu Temple of Madagascar
China Folkloric Photographic Association [CFPA]
Melody for Dialogue among Civilizations Association [MDACA]
Video Content
Xue Lei
Zhao Bozuo
Advisor and Consultant
Anthony Paul De Ritis
Liaison Officer
Jennifer Rao-Williams
Earth•Home Concert Logo Design
Ting Chawchen
Website Production
