On June 21, 2025, as part of the Romantic season and Art Night Venezia, the Palazzetto Bru Zane presents an extraordinary concert, “Songs Meet Jazz”, blending the elegance of French mélodie with the spontaneity of American jazz.
In the early 20th century, American jazz arrived in Europe, sparking both scandal and fascination. Over time, its vibrant rhythms and harmonies found a home alongside the golden age of French mélodie, a genre celebrated for its harmonic sophistication and emblematic of French cultural identity. From composers like Gabriel Fauré to Francis Poulenc, mélodie represents a pinnacle of refinement in European music.
In this unique concert, soprano Judith van Wanroij and baritone Philippe Estèphe, accompanied by jazz pianist Étienne Manchon, craft a dialogue between these two seemingly distant genres. Their performance bridges the sophistication of French art song with the improvisational freedom of jazz, creating a program that is as innovative as it is enchanting.
The evening will feature works by Fauré, Debussy, Poulenc, and more, reimagined in a way that celebrates their timeless beauty while embracing the dynamic spirit of jazz.
The concert will be followed by a festive toast, inviting the audience to celebrate the union of two iconic musical traditions in the heart of Venice. Join a magical evening where songs meet jazz, offering a new perspective on the romantic and modern.
Website: www.bru-zane.com
Location: Palazzetto Bru Zane, Venice
Schedule: June 21, 2025
