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Why do we enjoy being scared at the cinema? The thrill is about more than a jump scareA noise, a moment of anticipation, a danger we know is fictional: horror films play on several levels. Research sheds light on this particular pleasure without suggesting it is universal.
Erik Orsenna and Claire-Marie Le Guay: two ways into BachA childhood memory, a book in two voices and a piano programme: Erik Orsenna and Claire-Marie Le Guay invite us to discover Bach through different doors. Here are some pointers for moving from the story to the works.
Antonio Fanna: how sheet music helped rediscover VivaldiAntonio Fanna, who died aged 100, helped put Vivaldi’s works back on music stands. Catalogues, scores and critical editions shed light on this collective endeavour, which is still ongoing.
Hohle Fels: what miniature art reveals about prehistoryTwo ivory birds, discovered in 2025 and presented in July 2026, add to the story of this German cave. From the carved horse to the flute, how can we interpret these objects without inventing a story for them?
After Pleyel, Hervé Vilard continues his tour: at 80, the audience remains his driving forceHis Paris concert on 25 October is over, but Hervé Vilard’s return to the stage continues. The artist links this new chapter to words, musicians and, above all, the connection with the audience.
Julien Rieu de Pey: from backing bass to solo projectWith L’avenir des pierres, released on 23 October 2026, bassist Julien Rieu de Pey continues a documented move from backing others to writing in his own name.
Ibeyi: with Offering, independence is built togetherReleased on 26 June 2026, the duo’s fourth album marks a new chapter: their own label, new producers and a different way of writing together.
Mobil Home: Florent Marchet draws on encounters to write about precarityIn the song that gives the album its name, Florent Marchet connects precarious housing with lives he has encountered. His interview with La Face B sheds light on his character-building process.
La Foudre: Aloïse Sauvage puts movement before wordsFor La Foudre, released on 23 October, Aloïse Sauvage says she changed the way she writes music. The album took shape with Mathieu Epaillard, starting with the body and melodies.