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.
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.
After Pleyel, Hervé Vilard continues his tour: at 80, the audience remains his driving force
His 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 project
With 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 together
Released 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 precarity
In 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 words
For 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.
Kopp Johnson: a song that mobilises also creates expectations
From Gilet jaune to La Réforme 49.3, archives and the rapper’s own words shed light on how songs circulate and the role audiences assign to an artist.
Mnouchkine’s Molière: an original score and borrowed music
The film credits and the album programme shed light on the roles of René Clemencic and his ensemble, as well as on pre-existing works.
Rite cruel: Bernard Lavilliers rediscovers the poetry of the Resistance
On his album, released on 23 October, Lavilliers sets Berceuse des enfants d’Europe, a text by Louis Cauchois, to music. The interview and credits shed light on this choice of writing.