Watch a classical music concert where we are allowed to keep our cell phones and tablets open. This is what harpist Valérie Milot and cellist Stéphane Tétreault offer, encouraging people to use them to make the most of their show experience. Transformation.
The meeting of the two artists was a musical and friendly love at first sight, and since then they have often played together to offer an auditory and visual experience to the public.
Digital in the foreground
Digital arts are an integral part of the concert. We are surrounded on stage by five interposed screens. We also have a bridge that somehow brings us togethersummarizes Stéphane Tétrault.
He added Transformation is the description of their artistic collaboration over the past ten years. A decor is set up with projections that tell what we have experienced with these people, but also specific aspects of the works. In particular, in the room [du musicien] Alexandre Grogg we saw a theme of 16th century Portugal, so we have images inspired by all of thatsaid Stéphane Tétreault.
” It’s an extraordinary experience that combines music, digital art and projection. We have a compelling atmosphere that will bring classical music to life in a different way. “
However, if people can turn on their device, they will need to mute it. because there is an interactive program along with the show that will give them an additional source of information and engage them in our madnesssaid Valérie Milot.
The concert features works by Canadian composers. Some were written especially for Valérie Milot and Stéphane Tétreault.
For two rooms, where From one swan to anotherby Alexandre Grogg, a drummer almost joined the duo. We pre-recorded it and shot it on the green screen, this is the little surprise of the showexplained Valérie Milot.
The show Transformation was presented in Montreal on May 25 and 26. An album of 14 works with the same name was also launched and will be heard on OHDIO until May 27.
Success through work and networking
Originally from Trois-Rivières, Valérie Milot is a soloist and an entrepreneur. He has played with several conductors, including Yannick Nézet-Séguin and has released several albums. He is also a teacher.
For his part, a native of Montreal, Stéphane Tétreault also played under the direction of Yannick Nézet-Séguin, both with the Metropolitan Orchestra and Philadelphia Orchestra. He also has several albums to his credit.
The two actors explained their success through a mixture of ingredients. It’s 5% talented and 95% hardworking. The difference is hard work in all aspects. It may also be the ability to understand different aspects of a job, not only when playing an instrument, but also in networking and interacting with others.emphasizes Valérie Milot.
Stéphane Tétreault added that luck also played a role in their success. Sometimes the stars are aligned, but you still need to be prepared for this opportunity. If we are not trained enough, we will receive a call with 48 hours notice to change [un artiste] and that one refuses, seldom does luck return a second time.
This text was written from an interview conducted in the Pénélope program where the two actors delivered live performances. Comments can be edited for clarity and brevity.
Source: Radio-Canada
