Jazz is a world. A land of shifting borders, where tradition and invention, distant rhythms and intimate languages meet. At La Cité Bleue, we're devoting an entire night to it - from 8pm to dawn - with eight concerts, divided between the main hall and the convivial Arcade46 space. Visionary…
On stage, a single piano, black and white keys, and the charisma of a powerful voice: soprano Claron McFadden embodies the legendary figure of Nina Simone, conveying the singular energy of the woman who aspired to be "the first Black pianist." The entire show is based on Nina Simone's iconic…
Her name was Eunice Waymon, but she became Nina Simone. Blessed with dazzling talent and an unwavering passion for the piano, she dreamed of becoming a classical concert pianist. Despite her abilities, her dream was never to be, as she was refused entry to the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia because…
Pompeo Magno, dramma per musica in three acts Music by Francesco Cavalli (1602 - 1676) Libretto by Nicolò Minato (1627 - 1698) First performed at the Teatro San Salvatore in Venice on 20 February 1666 After Elena, Il Giasone, Eliogabalo and Erismena, Leonardo García-Alarcón continues his rediscovery of the…
"Drunk, you came into existence, and upon you is written nothingness. Here is the letter of nothingness: to complete your journey, enter into dance. Our peacock emerges, appears, and its colours are revealed. With the bird of the soul, it sings, without wings or feathers, and enters into dance." Jalāl…
In this sunny concert, Mariana Flores pays tribute to the women of Latin America and depicts their loves, sorrows and joys in music with popular songs from Argentina. She pays special tribute to Alfonsina Storni, the great Argentine poet of the early 20th century, whose work left its mark on…
La Cité Bleue is honoured to host the second edition of the Radu Lupu Prize, a tribute to the legendary Romanian pianist who passed away in 2022. This edition is particularly significant, as 30 November 2025 would have marked the 80th birthday of this exceptional performer. Renowned for his deeply…
This concert offers a journey through the fusion of European and Native American baroque sounds, drawing in particular on the Codex Martínez Compañón, an exceptional collection of songs and dances blending indigenous, Spanish and African influences. Through the voices of the artists and young singers of the Maîtrise du Conservatoire…
La Cité Bleue is delighted to welcome Natalie Dessay, one of the greatest voices in opera, and Philippe Cassard, a pianist of rare refinement. Their artistic complicity, nurtured by years of collaboration, gives rise to an intimate and vibrant recital, where every nuance, every silence, every breath takes on its…