LUX* Grand Baie presents 2nd Edition of Les Escales Musicales with Award-Winning Classical Music Virtuosos

LUX<bdi>*</bdi> Grand Baie presents 2<sup>nd</sup> Edition of Les Escales Musicales with Award-Winning Classical Music Virtuosos

Les Escales Musicales, the esteemed music festival curated by Serge Patetta of Adamah Fine Arts and hosted by The Lux Collective’s flagship brand LUX*, will make its return to LUX* Grand Baie on Saturday 16 November 2024 at 7 PM. This event celebrates the artistic creativity of the Forbes 5-star luxury hotel through captivating musical performances and an exquisite gastronomic experience.

For its second edition, LUX* Grand Baie will showcase an exceptional classical concert featuring world-class international artists. Serge Patetta will co-direct the programme alongside Julie Cherrier-Hoffmann, Artistic Director of Musique aux Mirabelles festival in France, a distinguished soprano and multiple first prize recipient at Conservatoire de Nancy (in voice, harp, chamber music and analysis). As a resident artiste at the Festival des Forêts, her acclaimed recitals include works by Poulenc, Fauré, Debussy and more. Her illustrious career has taken her to operas and concert halls worldwide.

Guests will experience the remarkable talents of Frédéric Chaslin, a virtuoso French pianist, composer and conductor. His multifaceted career began as an assistant to Daniel Barenboim in Paris and Beirut, and he has since held the position of Music Director at Opéra de Rouen, Santa Fe Opera, Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra and Nationaltheater Mannheim.

Hailing from Nagoya, Japan, Etsuko Hirose has performed at esteemed orchestras in some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including Herkulessaal in Munich, Kennedy Center in Washington, Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires and Suntory Hall in Tokyo. She is a first prize winner of numerous international competitions, including the renowned Martha Argerich Competition.

Volodia Van Keulen, who holds a superior diploma (DAI), a Master’s in Cello, and a Master’s in Chamber Music, is a founding member of the Messiaen Trio. Inspired by the Indian sitar, he masterfully blends cello and sitar within the improvisation and electroacoustic music collective Qenhun in Italy. Honoured with the Diapason d’Or and Choc de Classica, Volodia has performed at iconic events, such as International Festival of La Roque d’Anthéron, Wigmore Hall, Royal Albert Hall in London, and Tokyo Folles Journées.

After the spectacular musical event, guests will partake in a gala dinner at the sophisticated Ai Kisu restaurant, featuring a specially crafted menu by its Michelin-starred French Chef Justin Schmitt.

For reservations of Les Escales Musicales, please contact LUX* Grand Baie at +230 5942 9773 or email fnbcelebration@luxgrandbaie.com.

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