Duke Orchestra Experience : Black is beautiful

Since 2003, the Laurent Mignard Duke Orchestra has established itself as one of the best ambassadors of Duke Ellington.

This dream team of 16 musicians and their guests take up residence at the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel for a novel interactive concert experience, at the heart of the oeuvre of the greatest creator of jazz.

Preceded by lectures and an exhibition, the two evenings are designed as true experiences to live through. The music of Duke Ellington becomes a generous and accessible show, addressing jazz enthusiasts as well as those simply wishing to experience a different musical evening.

Two evenings. Two programs. A complete experience.

9 December at 20h – Black is beautiful

Ellington's great works celebrating Black people, from Black, Brown and Beige to the Liberian Suite, with the recreation of "Boola", his unfinished opera.

Featuring Charlotte Wassy and Sylvia Howard.

Lecture at 18h15 "Do rock and pop love the Duke?"

by Bernard Villiers — La Maison du Duke

10 December at 20h — The Duke in hits

Ellington's greatest hits in a live Jukebox format: the audience votes for their favorite tracks... and participates in the concert.

Featuring Charlotte Wassy and Patrick Bacqueville.

Lecture at 18h15 "Orchestrating Talents"

by Laurent Mignard — L'Agence Musicale

Exhibition "Duke Ellington Panorama" by La Maison du Duke – 12 exhibition panels in the theater lobby