Sat, August 8th, 2026
“Esprit français”
Concert title
«Esprit français»
Date
Sat 08.08.2026
Start of the concert
20:00
Contributors
Name of the ensemble
Basel Chamber Orchestra and Avi Avital
program
The Basel Chamber Orchestra and Avi Avital transform the island in Rheinfelden into a French paradise, transporting the audience with music ranging from Joseph Haydn and Maurice Ravel to Édith Piaf.
"Esprit française" – a touch of France fills the air on the Rhine island during this summer night. Music from various eras, including the great chansons of Édith Piaf and Michel Legrand, creates a captivating evening. Avi Avital's mandolin playing is rich and full of sound, illuminating the musical diversity of France. Together with the Basel Chamber Orchestra, he whisks the audience away to a world of art, sensuality, and passion.
Program:
Claude Debussy (1862–1918)
String Quartet in G minor, op. 10
Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778–1837)
Mandolin Concerto in G major
Jonny Greenwood (*1971)
Suite from “There Will Be Blood”
Maurice Ravel (1875–1937)
String Quartet in F major, op.35
***
Joseph Haydn (1732–1809)
Overture to the opera “L'isola disabitata”, :9
Maurice Ravel
“Menuet sur le nom d'Haydn”, M. 58
Paul Dukas (1865–1935)
“Prélude élégiaque sur le nom de Haydn”
Joseph Haydn
Symphony No. 49 in F minor “La Passione”, Hob.I:49
Maurice Ravel
«Pièce en forme de Habanera, M. 51
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835–1921)
«Danse macabre», Op. 40
A selection of songs by Édith Piaf and Michel Legrand.
Category 1: CHF 85.00
Category 2: CHF 65.00
Category 3: CHF 45.00
"Esprit française" – a touch of France fills the air on the Rhine island during this summer night. Music from various eras, including the great chansons of Édith Piaf and Michel Legrand, creates a captivating evening. Avi Avital's mandolin playing is rich and full of sound, illuminating the musical diversity of France. Together with the Basel Chamber Orchestra, he whisks the audience away to a world of art, sensuality, and passion.
Program:
Claude Debussy (1862–1918)
String Quartet in G minor, op. 10
Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778–1837)
Mandolin Concerto in G major
Jonny Greenwood (*1971)
Suite from “There Will Be Blood”
Maurice Ravel (1875–1937)
String Quartet in F major, op.35
***
Joseph Haydn (1732–1809)
Overture to the opera “L'isola disabitata”, :9
Maurice Ravel
“Menuet sur le nom d'Haydn”, M. 58
Paul Dukas (1865–1935)
“Prélude élégiaque sur le nom de Haydn”
Joseph Haydn
Symphony No. 49 in F minor “La Passione”, Hob.I:49
Maurice Ravel
«Pièce en forme de Habanera, M. 51
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835–1921)
«Danse macabre», Op. 40
A selection of songs by Édith Piaf and Michel Legrand.
Category 1: CHF 85.00
Category 2: CHF 65.00
Category 3: CHF 45.00
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