FRANÇOIS RICHARD
FLUTIST COMPOSER PIANIST
Following the launch of the CD Nouvel Orchestra in 2008, a concert at New York's Lincoln Center and a tour in France, Nouvel Orchestra present new music composed by F. Richard and few jazz standards arranged for the ensemble, briefly the repertoire from the album SYMBIOSE that was released in 2014.
This ensemble how proposes the fusion of a jazz rhythm section and a string section, receive a very good feedback from media critic. From postimpressionist influence to funky grooves, the Orchestra has a certain amount of musical surprise for the public. A part of the new repertoire is available on the album Symbiose.
Touring group : 9 pieces band
François Richard C Flute and alto flute
François Bourassa Piano
Samuel Blais Saxophone
Zoé Dumais Violin
Daphnée Sincennes Richard Violin
Christine Giguère Cello
Jean René Viola
Guy Boisvert Double Bass
Martin Auguste Drums
Concert program : Astral 3, Renard 5, Bemsha swing, Symbiose, By By Black bird, Body & Soul, La nuit, Someday my prince will come, Z, Rencontre des civilisations perdues. The ensemble also play other pieces from the album Nouvel Orchestra
Special thank's to the Conseil des arts de Montréal and the Conseil des arts et lettres du Québec.
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