Enfant, voleur d'étincelles

Beyond its musical and technical possibilities, the clarinet possesses a rich history, intimately linked to the evolution of repertoires and musical styles.

On the occasion of the Nuits de la lecture, children from Conservatoire Nadia et Lili Boulanger invite us to rediscover the path of childhood—that of stories listened to, words that inspire wonder, and music that brings worlds to life.

Between poetry and music, young students make their way through words and sounds like stepping through a dream. Words become landscapes, melodies open doors to the imagination, and each story brings forth an emotion, a memory, or an image.

Throughout this encounter, the harp accompanies the voices and narratives, creating a delicate sonic setting. Children thus explore poetry as a space for play, discovery, and freedom, where one can give free rein to imagination.

A few flashes of childhood, a few sparks of memory and fantasy then slip into the words and music. A moment shared between young and old, to listen differently, dream together, and rediscover, for the space of an evening, the child we once were.