The opening concert of Les Arts Florissants at the Philharmonie de Paris also celebrates William Christie's 70th birthday and 35 years of existence of the Ensemble he created.
70 years, and 35 as musical director of Les Arts Florissants!
On January 16th, at the end of Les Arts Florissants' first concert in the new hall, the artists and the audience have joined to pay a festive tribute to William Christie.
Drawing By Richard Fallin, published with his kind permission