39th session of the Academy

Experience the 39th Session of the Academy in this unforgettable concert film, where the Académie de Jeunes Solistes Orchestra, conducted by Marie‑Laure Xu, brings together a stellar chorus of emerging talent and world‑class performances. The program opens with the stirring Elegy No. 1 in D‑Major by Giovanni Bottesini and is followed by Max Bruch’s haunting Kol Nidrei, Gabriel Fauré’s Elégie Op. 24, Miklós Rózsa’s triumphant “Ben‑Hur” (translated by Régis Boulier), and Georges Delerue’s evocative film music, setting the tone for an evening of cinematic and musical brilliance. Featured soloists include first‑solo violinist Georgios Panagiotopoulos and the talented violinists Tara S. Spencer, Esther Tauzin, and Simon Liaubet, while Jiun‑Jhe Guei, Diane Begin, Laëtitia Guibert, and Ophélie Botte deliver soaring Violin II passages. The alto section, carried by Laura Shaw and Chih‑Yu Chang, adds depth to the melodies, and the cellos—Harry Scott‑Burt and Claire Aubry—provide a resonant foundation. Complemented by the robust Double Bass work of Fang Yu Lin, the ensemble transforms every piece into an immersive experience. Highlights include the soulful “Rich in Love,” the electrifying “French Revolution,” the playful “Dolphin Day,” and the dramatic “Thibaud, Knight of the Crusades.” Audiences will be drawn into the cinematic journey with “Mona, the Nameless Star,” followed by an atmospheric interlude. The program then escalates to the powerful “Like a Boomerang,” the spirited “Roll on Sunday,” the tender “Dear Louise,” and concludes with the rousing “Chouans! Theme of the Chouans” and the resonant “Tibetan Bell.” The grand finale, “$100,000 in the Sun,” delivers a resonant, cinematic climax that leaves viewers breathless. Don’t miss the chance to witness this captivating showcase of young virtuosity and cinematic music—details and tickets are available through the provided external link.