03.07.2025

SABINE DEVIEILHE - "Smile" a staged recital

In the French musical tradition, straddling the line between serious and entertaining music is much more common than in Germany. Composers such as Francis Poulenc and Erik Satie were masters of this balancing act. But even when it comes to the chansons of Édith Piaf, the label ‘entertainment’ means next to nothing. Sabine Devieilhe, who achieved world fame as a captivating Mozart interpreter and is one of the most sought-after singers in her field, has dedicated herself to the aforementioned musicians in an exciting scenic-musical project and also sheds light on the relationship between French and American culture with excursions to Josephine Baker and Stephen Sondheim. Together with the two musicians Pauline Buet and David Violi, she will present this new programme for the first time in Bordeaux and Bad Kissingen. The internationally successful theatre and opera director Laurent Pelly is responsible for the scenic realisation.

"Smile!"
Sabine Devieilhe, soprano
Pauline Buet, violoncello
David Violi, piano
Laurent Pelly, artistic collaboration

Semi-staged song recital
with songs and chansons by Josephine Baker, Edith Piaf, Francis Poulenc, Erik Satie, Stephen Sondheim and others.