CHLOÉ and Vassilena Serafimova: Sibelius between marimba and machines
After Classique & Mix on Radio France, the collaboration continues on FIP. A guide to a duo formed in 2017, the marimba and a symphony revised several times.
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In Saintes, C’Drôles opens up classical music to children through stories and instruments
From 29 to 31 January 2027, the Abbaye aux Dames will host C’Drôles. Shadow theatre, cello and guitar: the first offerings provide some pointers for choosing a family outing.
In Toulouse, Réveil Créatif starts the day by exploring how ideas are made
A breakfast, twenty minutes of talks and a chance to ask questions: a meeting with Miel Pagès sheds light on Réveil Créatif’s cultural format in Toulouse.
The Devils: what restoration changes in Ken Russell’s film
The return of The Devils to cinemas invites us to separate three stories: the Loudun affair, Ken Russell’s perspective and the cuts that transformed his film.
Pierre Rosenberg at the Louvre: what a museum chooses to show us
Expanding galleries, enriching collections, opening the museum to other arts: Pierre Rosenberg’s tenure sheds light on the decisions that shape what visitors see.
From ‘Rossignol’ to ‘Au-delà du ciel’: utopia still has stories to tell
Imagining a better world does not eliminate conflict. Three books offer ways to look differently at coexistence, progress and artificial intelligence.
Why do we enjoy being scared at the cinema? The thrill is about more than a jump scare
A 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.
Perec at the BnF: how a rule can open up an entire novel
A missing letter, a puzzle-like building and variations: keys to understanding Perec’s choices and getting ready for the BnF exhibition, on until 14 February 2027.
“Le Rappel des oiseaux”: entering Sébastien Lapaque’s award-winning novel
The 2026 Grand Prix du roman goes to Sébastien Lapaque. Based on the available extract, a way into his story: childhood, inheritance and attentiveness to the living world.
Erik Orsenna and Claire-Marie Le Guay: two ways into Bach
A 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 Vivaldi
Antonio 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.
Nicolas Flamel: how a Parisian bourgeois became a legendary alchemist
A house, an epitaph and books written after his death: the Cluny exhibition helps distinguish the historical figure from the stories that transformed him.