Azur et Asmar
L’Orchestre de Chambre de Genève
The story ofAzur and Asmar, brought to life through images and animation by Michel Ocelot, is now a classic of animated cinema that encourages viewers to reflect on social inequalities and to discover cultures other than their own.
For whilst the adventure of the two foster brothers, Azur and Asmar, is unique, it certainly strikes a universal chord. With the beauty of Michel Ocelot’s imagery combined with that of Gabriel Yared’s original score, how can one not be moved by this story, in which kindness and respect triumph over contempt and denial?
And when the score is performed live, in perfect synchronisation with the film, the emotion is amplified. Leading this performance are the Geneva Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Raphaël Merlin, alongside soloists Mohamed Najem on the ney flute and Yousef Zayed on the oud. Pure enjoyment guaranteed for a lovely family afternoon!
The Geneva Chamber Orchestra is a resident organisation at Concorde.
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Prices and offers
Full price
CHF 20.-
Concessionary rate
CHF 5.-
Children aged 12 and under (inclusive)
After the performance: a meet-and-greet with the creative team will take place.
Original music
Gabriel Yared
Conductor
Raphaël Merlin
Soloists
Mohamed Najem, ney
flute; Yousef Zayed, oud
Film concert: a uGo&Play production in collaboration with Nord Ouest.
Production
Nord-Ouest Production, Mac Guff Ligne, Studio O, France 3 Cinéma, Rhône-Alpes Cinéma, Artemis Production, Zahorimedia, S2 International, Intuitions Films
Distribution
Diaphana
L’Orchestre de Chambre de Genève
The Geneva Chamber Orchestra presents concert seasons organised around a specific theme.
Get in touch
By phone
Monday to Thursday, 2–5 pm
+41 (0)22 795 00 04