Alain Perroux, the newly appointed general director, reflects on the life and music of Swiss composer Frank Martin, drawing on memory, analysis and anecdotes. The talk is punctuated by performances of Martin’s Jedermann Monologues by baritone Georgiy Derbas‑Richter, accompanied at the piano by Jean‑Paul Pruna. Together they explore compositional techniques, dramatic expression and the personal narratives that shaped Martin’s work, offering historical context and musical insight.
In French.
