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Arsys Bourgogne
| Article in Le Monde "The choral sound is incredibly homogeneous and clear… perfectly accurate intonation, attention to line, diction and dynamics. Above all a respect for the text… which enhances the sense and life of the music. Bach’s monumental structures are thus made architecturally clearer, more immediate and emotionally deeper." see article (in french) |
The professional choir Arsys Bourgogne first appeared on the musical scene in October 1999 under the aegis of the Burgundy Region and the French Ministry of Culture. The original project of the choir and its conductor Pierre Cao is to enhance its public's appreciation of five centuries of vocal music.
A choir today recognized as belonging to the few best choirs in Europe.
A unique, pure and homogeneous sound, honed with patience and humanity by the Luxembourg-born conductor Pierre Cao, whose regard for the text in vocal music is acknowledged by musicians everywhere
Arsys Bourgogne's forces vary from four to 32 singers. The extreme professionalism which Arsys Bourgogne demands of its members enables the group to perform Baroque or Classical, Romantic or contemporary music. Both the ensemble and its individual members attach great importance to vocal timbre.
The recognition of the biggest concert halls in Europe
Arsys Bourgogne performs both in France and elsewhere in Europe : Théâtre des Champs Elysées, Cité de la Musique in Paris, Arsenal in Metz, Auditorium in Dijon, Tonhalle in Zürich, Concertgebouw Brugge, Teatro Real in Madrid, Auditori in Girona, Philharmonie in Luxembourg…
Depending on the repertoire to be performed, Arsys Bourgogne finds itself working with a variery of instrumental ensembles such as Concerto Köln, Sevilla Baroque Orchestra, Luxemburg Philharmonic Orchestra, Stavanger Symphonic Orchestra (Norway), Limoges Baroque Ensemble, la Fenice, les Basses Réunies, l'Arpeggiata, Il Fondamento, Zefiro or les Folies Françoises.
A discography dynamics enlightening a rarely played repertoire
Pierre Menaults’ Vespers for Père La Chaise, Bach motets, the Vespers for the Viennese Imperial Chapel in the Reign of Charles IV, and Music for Salzburg Cathedral, devoted to Heinrich Ignaz von Biber, have found particular favour with the music critics (marked 5 in Goldberg, 10 in Répertoire or 5 Diapason).
The Vespers for Saint Mary Magdalena (2006-Universal/Accord) bring the medieval Gregorian song of the Prag Schola Gregoriana and the contemporary vespers ordered to 6 French young composers together : T. Escaich, N. Bacri, G. Connesson, P-A. Charpy, P. Fénelon and R. Campo.
Last, The Paroles de vents (sept. 2007-Ambronay Editions) make us (re)discover Michael Haydn and the Bohemian Georg Druschetzky, with 2 masses for choirs and wind instruments.
Teaching activities...
Arsys Bourgogne also plays an active part in discussion groups and seminars. Pierre Cao himself regularly gives teaching sessions and specialised training for both amateur and professional conductors from all over Europe.
Arsys Bourgogne is a member of FEVIS (the French Federation of Specialised Vocal and Instrumental Ensembles).
Arsys is subsidised by the Burgundy Regional Council and the Ministry of Culture and Communication (DRAC Bourgogne), with support from the Yonne General Council.
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