Hello Casanova de Solrey

Hello Casanova de Solrey invites you to a cinematic farewell to the legendary seducer through an unforgettable journey across the troubled waters of Venice. In this immersive concert film, the Traffic Quintet—Bertrand Cervera (first violin), Elsa Benabdallah (second violin), Estelle Villotte (viola), Raphaël Perraud (cello), Philippe Noharet (double bass) and Christophe Saunière (percussion)—is joined by harpist Brenda Poupard and soaring mezzo‑soprano voices, creating a sonic tapestry that marries modernity and classicism. The program opens with a dazzling Stravinsky excerpt from *Pulcinella*, setting the tone for an evening that intertwines the glimmer of Italian cinema with the romantic allure of Venetian canals. Audiences then drift through evocative medleys: Nino Rota’s nostalgic homage to *Il Casanova*, Alexandre Desplat’s lush *Ciao Casanova* from *Little Women*, Mozart’s passionate passages from *Don Giovanni* and *The Marriage of Figaro*, Vivaldi’s virtuosic interludes from *Largatto du concerto en ré min RV 481* and *Judith Triumphant*, John Williams’ exhilarating *Catch Me If You Can*, Ryuichi Sakamoto’s modern *Stiletto Heels*, and John Barry’s heartfelt *Amicalement votre* and *You Only Live Twice*. Each selection is carefully arranged by A. Solrey, Alexandre Desplat, JP Beintus, Igor Stravinsky, and the quintet, delivering a powerful dialogue between music and image. This inspiring show not only revives the romantic postures of a bygone era but also gives voice to the emotional force of the music/image couple, transforming the historic city of Venice into a living stage. Don't miss this final tribute to a timeless seducer—experience the magic of “Hello Casanova de Solrey.”