Our sparkling production of Chabrier's L'Étoile opens in just a few short weeks.  Though Chabrier is not very well known here in the states (Did you know he ruined many a piano with his ferocious playing?), he was a celebrated composer in his native France.  Noted for creating a sense of frivolity and joy in each of his works, Chabrier was admired by and influenced the likes of Debussy, Strauss, Ravel, Stravinsky and more.   Many people don't know that Chabrier befriended many French Impressionists of his time: Monet, Manet, Renoir, and Degas (who painted the portrait of Chabrier below)

 

If you want to learn more about Chabrier come to our event, A Chabrier Salon, on March 2nd.  L'Étoile cast members Julie Boulianne and François Loup, and conductor Emmanuel Plasson will be on hand to perform some of the composer's enchanting work.  The evening will be hosted by Dramaturg Cori Ellison.

 

Learn more and get tickets here .