To mark the 150th anniversary of the death of Georges Bizet (1838-1875), the Palazzetto Bru Zane – Centre for French Romantic Music, in collaboration with the Harmonia Mundi label, Les Amis de Georges Bizet and the La Forlane Foundation (Institut de France), has released a complete recording of Georges Bizet's 63 melodies.

Alongside three other singers (Marianne Croux, Cyrille Dubois, Guilhem Worms), accompanied on the pianoforte by Luca Montebugnoli and Edoardo Torbianelli, Coline Dutilleul shines with her grace, sensuality and delicacy in melodies with evocative titles such as „Rêve de la bien-aimée“, „Ma vie a son secret“, „À une fleur”, „Le Colibri”, „La chanson de la rose”, „De mes brebis la plus charmante” and many more.

The press is no less enthusiastic than we are (excerpts):

„Coline Dutilleul strikes an almost ideal balance between the tremulous sensitivity of the words and the form of the line, as in Ma vie a son secret and especially in A une fleur – where she benefits from the soft sounds of the 1857 Pleyel, our favourite. Her luminous, slightly nasal mezzo voice and refined pronunciation blend beautifully with the pianino in the Chants des Pyrénées, harmonised in the 1860s – the jewel in the crown of this triple album.“ (Diapason)

„Mezzo-soprano Coline Dutilleul enchants with the constant naturalness of her singing, as if she only had to open her mouth for Bizet to come out.“ (Concertclassic)

„On the same level of excellence [as Cyrille Dubois], Coline Dutilleul showcases a rich, velvety tone, which can also become more refined when it comes to conveying the text.“ (Forumopera)

„Mezzo-soprano Coline Dutilleul brings warmth and commitment to her singing without losing her naturalness.“ (Olyrix)

„The voice of mezzo-soprano Coline Dutilleul is magnificent and velvety.“ (Scherzo)

10.06.25

We are delighted to announce that Arie van Beek is not only the new Music Director of the Orchestre des Pays de Savoie, but that next season he will also be Conductor in Residence of the Orchestre national de Cannes, with whom he has enjoyed a special relationship for many years.

These two complementary roles allow Arie van Beek to practise his profession in the way he prefers: by establishing himself over the long term and creating a framework conducive to a daily, personalised and in-depth dialogue with an orchestra. This is the best way for a conductor to leave his mark on an orchestra, to help it progress and develop its artistic identity.

Press release from the Orchestre des Pays de Savoie:

The Orchestre des Pays de Savoie is delighted to announce the arrival of Arie van Beek as Music Director of the Orchestra from September 2025.

With his communicative energy and passion for musical dialogue, he will breathe new life into the orchestra, with a desire to build bridges between all eras, all repertoires and all audiences.

Press release from the Orchestre national de Cannes:

Arie van Beek joins the Orchestre national de Cannes as Conductor in Residence. This partnership strengthens an already solid artistic relationship with the Dutch conductor, whose musical complicity with the ONC has grown stronger over the seasons.

A regular guest at the helm of the Orchestra, Arie van Beek has established himself as a loyal travelling companion, combining high standards, finesse and enthusiasm. His arrival in residence is an opportunity to build on this shared trust and explore new sonic territories.

In concrete terms? He will conduct seven series of concerts throughout the season, offering audiences in Cannes a wide variety of repertoires. The highlight of this collaboration will be a recording of rare works by Darius Milhaud, scheduled for October, which will enhance the ONC's discography and pay tribute to one of the most inventive composers of the 20th century.

A promising partnership, in the image of an orchestra in constant evolution.

15.05.25